Curtain air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 226
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2024 toyota grand highlander, grand highlander hybrid, lexus tx350, tx500 hybrid, and tx550 hybrid+ vehicles. the driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 226, "ejection mitigation."
Safety Consequence
An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. owner letters were mailed november 4, 2024. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's numbers for this recall are 24tb09/24ta09 and lexus' numbers are 24lb05/24la05.
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FAQ: Recall 24V461000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 24V461000?
NHTSA recall 24V461000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on June 20, 2024. It addresses: Curtain air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 226. The recall affects approximately 145,254 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 24V461000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24TB09,24TA09,24LB05. 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.