Sensor wire may break deactivating air bags
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 toyota land cruiser and lexus lx 570 vehicles. over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began february 11, 2019. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. toyota's numbers for this recall are lexus interim j2l and remedy jll, toyota interim j15 and remedy j05.
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FAQ: Recall 18V887000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V887000?
NHTSA recall 18V887000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on December 13, 2018. It addresses: Sensor wire may break deactivating air bags. The recall affects approximately 89,740 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 18V887000 or the manufacturer campaign number See attached report.. 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.