Recall 16V-065: 2004–2006 Lexus GX470, 2003–2006 Lexus LX470 and 4 more
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Feb 5, 2016, covering about 320,409 vehicles.
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
The risk
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Side/Window |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V065000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus GX470 | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Lexus LX470 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Toyota 4Runner | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Toyota Tundra | 2005, 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V-065?
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
How is recall 16V-065 fixed?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.