2016 Lexus RX Hybrid, 2016 Lexus RX350 Recall: Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air…
NHTSA campaign 16V053000 · Air Bags · filed Feb 1, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.
The risk
A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Lexus vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V053000 (manufacturer number GLA). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.