The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.
The risk
If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion May strike the driver causing personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began December 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-888-333-9376.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 01V-372 (01V372000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | December 11, 2001 |
| Owners notified | December 28, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 19,587 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 01V-372 repair free?
Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began December 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 19,587 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.