The 2016 Lexus GX460 has 2 recalls, both involving the passenger-side front airbag inflator, which can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Both recalls address the same defect in the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator. The inflator can rupture with excessive force rather than deploying the airbag normally, turning the inflator housing into a source of metal shrapnel directed at anyone in the front passenger seat or nearby. These recalls are part of the broader Takata airbag campaign and are specifically scoped to vehicles sold or registered in high-humidity regions, including several southern US states, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and US territories.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver or passenger front airbag inflators previously replaced under an earlier recall may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, high temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected front airbag inflator, assembly, or sub-assembly depending on vehicle model.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag assembly depending on your vehicle model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
