Warning
2024 Lexus Nx Hybrid Recall: STEERING
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
WarningCampaign #23V480000Steering / Suspension
2024 Lexus Nx Hybrid Recall: STEERING
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Lexus Nx Hybrid
- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
Affected Vehicles
2024 Lexus Nx Hybrid
Recall Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2024 Lexus Nx Hybrid vehicles should be aware of a recall reported to NHTSA on July 12, 2023. The recall involves steering:column. A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is providing repairs at no cost to owners. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule service. Check NHTSA.gov/recalls with your vehicle identification number for confirmation.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database