Lexus Recall 17V-548: Air bags – inflator module

Affected: 2006 Lexus LX470, 2008–2013 Lexus LX570, 2008–2016 Toyota Land Cruiser. Filed with NHTSA on August 31, 2017, covering about 21 vehicles.

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign17V-548 (17V548000)
Manufacturer numberToyota H0S Lexus HLD
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corporation
ComponentAir bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Report dateAugust 31, 2017
Owners notifiedSeptember 29, 2017
Vehicles affected21
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 17V-548 repair free?

Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 21 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.