Lexus Recall 19V-741: Air bags – inflator module

Affected: 2007–2012 Lexus ES350, 2010–2017 Lexus GX460, 2006–2012 Lexus IS 250 and 14 more. Filed with NHTSA on October 17, 2019, covering about 928,220 vehicles.

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

The risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign19V-741 (19V741000)
Manufacturer numberJ0A, J0B, J0C, JLI
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corporation
ComponentAir bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Report dateOctober 17, 2019
Owners notifiedNovember 20, 2019
Vehicles affected928,220
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 19V-741 repair free?

Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 928,220 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.