NHTSA recall 18V-085 (18V085000)
air bags recall reported January 31, 2018 - about 48,672 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V085000
- Also written as
- 18V-085
- Manufacturer number
- JLA, J0F
- Reported
- January 31, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~48,672
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Why it is dangerous
If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-085 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.