Toyota and Lexus Announce Safety Recall for Grand Highlander and TX SUVsToyota and Lexus Announce Safety Recall for Grand Highlander and TX SUVs Toyota has issued a safety recall impacting approximately 145,000 units of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs. The recall addresses a potential issue with the driver’s side curtain airbag that may fail to deploy during a crash. Affected Vehicles: The recall encompasses Grand Highlander and TX models manufactured during the 2024 model year. Safety Concern: According to Toyota, the driver’s side curtain airbag may not deploy properly in certain crashes if the driver’s window is open. This poses an increased risk of injury to the driver and violates federal safety regulations. Cause of the Problem: Toyota has not yet disclosed the specific component causing the airbag malfunction. However, the issue is believed to prevent the airbag from deploying as intended during certain crashes. Remedy: Toyota will notify affected owners and dealers will inspect and repair the driver’s side curtain airbag system free of charge. Vehicle owners can contact their local Toyota or Lexus dealership to schedule an appointment. Additional Information: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not yet released details about the recall. Toyota is cooperating with NHTSA and will provide updates as they become available. Owners of affected Grand Highlander and TX SUVs are urged to contact their dealership promptly to schedule an inspection and repair. This recall is essential for ensuring the safety and compliance of these vehicles.
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Toyota has issued a safety recall that affects approximately 145,000 units of the Grand Highlander and the Lexus TX. The SUVs involved in the campaign are built with a driver’s side curtain airbag that may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not released details about the campaign, the Japanese company notes that the recall applies to Grand Highlander and TX models built during the 2024 model year. Both models have been launched for 2024, so most of the units built to date are included in the campaign. Toyota makes no mention of the standard Highlander, which went on sale in 2019.
Toyota explained that the driver’s side curtain airbag “may not deploy as intended during certain crashes” if the driver’s window is open. This increases the risk of injury to the driver and also causes the recalled Grand Highlander and TX models to fail to meet federal safety regulations. Details on why the airbag may not deploy, such as which component is responsible for the problem, have not yet been released.
