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NHTSA Recall 17V548000: Inflator module (air bags) and air bags: frontal

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Lexus LX470.

21
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2017
owners notified (September 29)
NHTSA campaign17V548000
Manufacturer campaignToyota H0S Lexus HLD
ComponentsAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL
Report receivedAugust 31, 2017
Owner notificationSeptember 29, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V548000

Make and modelModel years
Lexus LX4702006
Lexus LX5702008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Toyota Land Cruiser2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.