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Campaign 17V548 Posted August 31, 2017 21 units

2006, 2008-2016 Lexus LX Recall 17V548: Air Bag

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 17V548 covers 21 Lexus LX570, LX470, and Land Cruiser vehicles with incorrect front air bags. Repair is free at any franchised Lexus dealer.

Lexus is recalling 21 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 LX570, LX470, and Land Cruiser vehicles because the driver or front passenger air bag can be incorrect. In a crash, that air bag can fail to deploy as intended, increasing injury risk; Lexus dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The driver and front passenger air bags are part of the frontal crash protection system in affected LX570, LX470, and Land Cruiser vehicles. In a qualifying crash, the inflator module fills the air bag so it can help cushion the driver or front passenger. The correct air bag assembly has to match the vehicle and seat position because the system is certified around that exact setup.

The defect is that an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag assembly was installed in a small set of vehicles. That means the air bag is not the exact version intended for that vehicle configuration. Toyota determined that vehicles with the incorrect specification air bag assembly do not meet some occupant crash protection requirements.

There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle can drive normally, and the owner is not expected to see a light, sound, or change in how the air bag system feels before a crash.

Who's affected?

Spans LX470, LX570, and Land Cruiser SUVs across the listed model years, with front air bag components identified for driver, passenger, and frontal assemblies.

2013 Lexus LX570 front air bag
2006 Lexus LX470 front air bag
2006 Lexus LX470 front air bag
2006 Lexus LX470 front air bag
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser front air bag
Units affected21
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.

What's the safety risk?

An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag can fail to deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no listed warning sign before a crash, so confirm the VIN and schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Lexus dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, or 2016 Lexus LX570, LX470, or Land Cruiser is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Lexus dealer to schedule the free driver or front passenger air bag assembly replacement that corrects the wrong air bag installation.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Lexus mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V548 when you call.
  4. Drive with extra caution until the repair is complete because the incorrect air bag can fail to deploy as intended in a crash.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Lexus technician replaces the affected driver or front passenger air bag assemblies covered by this recall. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. The manufacturer used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign, so documented out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice can be submitted for review. Bring receipts, repair orders, and any customer-service correspondence to the service desk, and reference Lexus recall number HLD when you ask about reimbursement.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

August 31, 2017 NHTSA published the recall
August 31, 2017 Dealer notification began
August 31, 2017 Dealer notification ended
September 25, 2017 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
September 29, 2017 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V548?

Recall 17V548 covers 21 Lexus LX570, LX470, and Land Cruiser vehicles with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag assembly. The air bag can fail to deploy as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk. Lexus dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies for free.

What should I do if my 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Lexus LX570, LX470, or Land Cruiser is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V548. If it is, contact a franchised Lexus dealer and ask for the free air bag assembly replacement. Reference recall 17V548, Lexus recall HLD, or Toyota recall H0S when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 17V548 is free replacement of the affected air bag assemblies at a franchised Lexus dealer. Parts and labor are covered.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag can fail to deploy as intended during a crash. That raises injury risk for the driver or front passenger. If your VIN is included, arrange the free air bag assembly replacement with a Lexus dealer.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner, so a used Lexus LX570, LX470, or Land Cruiser still gets the remedy if its VIN is included. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Lexus dealer with recall 17V548.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V548000
Lexus customer service1-800-331-4331
NHTSA recall #17V548
NHTSA recall # (full)17V548000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →