2016 Lexus RX350 and Lexus RX Hybrid recall: knee bolster

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on February 1, 2016. It covers about 5,072 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,072
reported: Feb 1, 2016
owners notified: Mar 7, 2016
related complaints: 10

Air bags: knee bolster

What is wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.
Risk: A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.

Recall number 16V053000

Affected vehicles

Lexus RX350 2016 2016
Lexus RX Hybrid 2016 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about airbags problems.

2016 Lexus RX350 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid

Questions about recall 16V053000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Lexus RX350 and Lexus RX Hybrid knee bolster?

Yes. Recall 16V053000, reported on February 1, 2016, covers about 5,072 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V053000?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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