NHTSA Recall 19V288000: Knee bolster (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 564 vehicles. It affects 2019 Lexus ES.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V288000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | KLD, KLE |
| Component | AIR BAGS › KNEE BOLSTER |
| Report received | April 10, 2019 |
| Owner notification | May 8, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
Remedy
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.
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 19V288000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus ES | 2019 |
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.