NHTSA Recall 19V741000: Inflator module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 928,220 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Lexus ES350.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V741000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | J0A, J0B, J0C, JLI |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | October 17, 2019 |
| Owner notification | November 20, 2019 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
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 19V741000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus ES350 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Lexus GX460 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Lexus IS 250 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Lexus IS 250C | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Lexus IS 350 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Lexus IS 350C | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Lexus IS F | 2008, 2009 |
| Lexus SC430 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Scion Xb | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2004, 2005 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Toyota Sienna | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Toyota Tundra | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Toyota Yaris | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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.