The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
The risk
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-065 (16V065000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | G0C, GLB |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Air bags › Side/window |
| Report date | February 5, 2016 |
| Owners notified | December 1, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 320,409 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2004 Lexus GX470
- 2005 Lexus GX470
- 2006 Lexus GX470
- 2003 Lexus LX470
- 2004 Lexus LX470
- 2005 Lexus LX470
- 2006 Lexus LX470
- 2004 Toyota 4Runner
- 2005 Toyota 4Runner
- 2006 Toyota 4Runner
- 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2005 Toyota Sequoia
- 2006 Toyota Sequoia
- 2005 Toyota Tundra
- 2006 Toyota Tundra
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2004 Lexus GX470 airbag problems 12
- 2005 Lexus GX470 airbag problems 10
- 2006 Lexus GX470 airbag problems 8
- 2003 Lexus LX470 airbag problems 2
- 2005 Lexus LX470 airbag problems 1
- 2006 Lexus LX470 airbag problems 5
- 2004 Toyota 4Runner airbag problems 37
- 2005 Toyota 4Runner airbag problems 19
- 2006 Toyota 4Runner airbag problems 24
- 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser airbag problems 2
- 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser airbag problems 1
- 2005 Toyota Sequoia airbag problems 40
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-065 repair free?
Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 320,409 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.