Toyota is recalling 2 2016-2017 4RUNNER and GX460 vehicles for passenger air bag inflators. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 2 2016-2017 Toyota 4RUNNER and Lexus GX460 vehicles because the Takata front passenger air bag inflator lacks ignition booster tablets. In a crash, the air bag can underinflate during deployment and raise injury risk; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger air bag inflator is the part that fills the passenger air bag during a crash. In the affected 2016 4RUNNER and 2017 GX460, that inflator is a Takata PSPI-LD unit, and its job is to generate the controlled gas pressure needed to inflate the bag during the primary deployment stage.
The problem is inside the inflator assembly. During Takata's booster filling process, an operator error left the primary side without ignition booster tablets. Those tablets help start the inflation reaction. Without them, the air bag can fail to fully inflate during a crash, leaving the front passenger with less crash protection than the system was designed to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. The inflator sits hidden inside the passenger air bag module, so an owner will not hear, see, or feel this defect during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Spans the 4RUNNER and GX460 across the 2016 and 2017 model years, both tied to the passenger-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2017 Lexus GX460 | front air bag |
| Units affected | 2 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the passenger air bag inflates improperly, the front passenger faces a higher injury risk in a crash. There is no warning sign listed for this air bag defect, so the VIN check and dealer repair matter more than symptoms. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Toyota 4RUNNER or GX460 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free passenger-side air bag module replacement that fixes the Takata inflator issue.
- Bring any Toyota recall notice you received, and reference recall number 16V937 when you call.
- Avoid using the front passenger seat until the dealer completes the air bag repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician replaces the passenger side air bag module covered by recall 16V937. The repair is complete by replacing the module so the passenger air bag uses the corrected inflator assembly. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Reimbursement is not offered for this campaign because the vehicles were held in dealer inventory until the correction was completed, so there was no owner paid repair process tied to this recall.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| December 15, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| December 21, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V937?
Recall 16V937 covers 2 vehicles, one 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER and one 2017 GX460, with front passenger air bag inflators that were built without ignition booster tablets. In a crash, the passenger air bag can fail to fully inflate. Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger-side air bag modules for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Toyota 4RUNNER or GX460 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V937. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and reference recall number 16V937 or Toyota recall G06, GLR. The passenger-side air bag module replacement is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this safety defect at no cost, and Toyota's remedy states that dealers have replaced the passenger-side air bag modules free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced passenger protection in a crash. NHTSA campaign 16V937 says the front passenger air bag can fail to fully inflate during the primary-stage deployment, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Who can I call about Toyota recall 16V937?
Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and ask about recall 16V937 or Toyota recall G06, GLR. Have your VIN ready so the service desk can confirm whether your specific 4RUNNER or GX460 is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V937000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V937 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V937000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →