Knee airbags may not deploy properly
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019 lexus es vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (ip) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began may 8, 2019. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987. toyota's numbers for this recall are kld and kle.
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FAQ: Recall 19V288000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V288000?
NHTSA recall 19V288000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on April 10, 2019. It addresses: Knee airbags may not deploy properly. The recall affects approximately 564 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 19V288000 or the manufacturer campaign number KLD, KLE. 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.