The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
The risk
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are KLD and KLE.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-288 (19V288000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | KLD, KLE |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Air bags › Knee bolster |
| Report date | April 10, 2019 |
| Owners notified | May 8, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 564 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 19V-288 repair free?
Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 564 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.