An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain

Date Announced
JUN 20, 2024
Vehicles Affected
145,254
Toyota Recall #
24TB09,24TA09,24LB05
NHTSA Campaign #
24V461000
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Actions
The remedy is under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed between August 5, 2024 and August 19, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus' numbers are 24LB05/24LA05.
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