The 2012 Lexus LX570 has two recalls, both involving the front airbag system: one where an incorrectly installed airbag may not deploy in a crash, and one where a failing seatbelt tension sensor wire can shut off multiple passenger airbags.
In the first issue, certain vehicles were built with the wrong driver or front passenger airbag, meaning the bag may not deploy with the correct timing or force in a crash. In the second, the wire harness connected to the passenger seat's seatbelt tension sensor can break over time, which deactivates the front passenger airbag, knee airbag, and seat-mounted side airbag all at once, leaving the front passenger with less protection if a crash occurs.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break over time, which can disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger side air bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify or replace the front passenger seat belt assembly with an improved version at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver or front passenger air bag may be incorrect, which could fail to protect occupants properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected air bag assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
