NHTSA recall 24V-482 (24V482000)
seats recall reported June 27, 2024 - about 11,418 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 24V482000
- Also written as
- 24V-482
- Manufacturer number
- 24LB06, 24LA06
- Reported
- June 27, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- ~11,418
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."
Why it is dangerous
A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB06 and 24LA06.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 24V-482 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.