Sensor failures may prevent air bag deployment
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016 toyota prius and lexus rx 350, rx 350 f sport, rx 450h f sport and rx 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 lexus nx 200t, nx turbo and nx 300h vehicles. the air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Safety Consequence
If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 12, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's numbers for this recall are jla, j0f.
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FAQ: Recall 18V085000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V085000?
NHTSA recall 18V085000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on January 31, 2018. It addresses: Sensor failures may prevent air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 48,672 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V085000 or the manufacturer campaign number JLA, J0F. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.