Lexus Recall 17V-831: Equipment – labels

Affected: 2018 Lexus GX460, 2017–2018 Toyota 4Runner, 2018 Toyota Highlander and 4 more. Filed with NHTSA on December 20, 2017, covering about 649 vehicles.

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The risk

An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign17V-831 (17V831000)
Manufacturer numberToyota H0Z Lexus HLF
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corporation
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Report dateDecember 20, 2017
Owners notifiedJanuary 23, 2018
Vehicles affected649
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 17V-831 repair free?

Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 649 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.