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Campaign 19V741 Posted October 17, 2019 928,220 units

2002-2017 Lexus SC430/GX460 Recall 19V741: Air Bag

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 23, 2026

Recall 19V741 covers 928,220 2002-2017 Lexus vehicles for front air bag inflators that can explode. Repair is free at any franchised Lexus dealer.

Lexus is recalling 928,220 2002-2017 vehicles, including SC430, GX460, and Corolla models, because driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators replaced in an earlier recall use the same defect-prone design. Long-term propellant degradation can make an inflator explode, sending sharp metal fragments toward occupants; Lexus dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The recalled part is the driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator in certain 2002-2017 Lexus vehicles. The inflator is a sealed metal device inside the air bag module. In a crash that calls for frontal air bag deployment, it produces gas that fills the air bag before the occupant moves forward.

These inflators were installed as replacement parts under an earlier recall, but they used the same Takata design. Inside the inflator, a non-desiccated phase stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant breaks down after long-term exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and temperature cycling. If the propellant degrades, the inflator can rupture during air bag deployment and send metal fragments through the air bag into the cabin at high speed.

There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag light, steering wheel, and passenger-side dash can look normal until the moment the air bag deploys.

Who's affected?

The scope spans Toyota, Lexus, and Scion nameplates across passenger cars, SUVs, minivans, and pickups, with both driver and passenger front air bag inflator modules listed for each included year and model.

2004 Lexus SC430 front air bag
2004 Lexus SC430 front air bag
2011 Lexus Is 250 front air bag
2011 Lexus Is 250 front air bag
2009 Lexus Is 250 front air bag
Units affected928,220
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 vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or death. If your VIN is included, schedule the airbag recall repair soon and ask the dealer which inflator or airbag part applies to your vehicle. Repair is free at any franchised Lexus dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2002-2017 Lexus SC430, Is 250, Is 350, RAV4, ES350, GX460, Is F, Is 250C, Is 350C, Xb, Sequoia, Tundra, Corolla, Yaris, Corolla Matrix, 4RUNNER, or Sienna is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Lexus dealer to schedule the free frontal air bag inflator repair.
  3. Ask the dealer whether your vehicle needs the driver inflator, passenger inflator, air bag assembly, or passenger air bag sub-assembly replaced to prevent an inflator explosion.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Lexus has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V741 when you call.
  5. Drive with extra care until the repair is complete, and avoid carrying passengers in a seating position with an unrepaired recalled frontal air bag inflator.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Lexus technician replaces the covered airbag part for your specific vehicle: the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, airbag assembly, or front passenger airbag subassembly and inflator. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid to have this condition fixed before the campaign, the owner letter directs you to seek reimbursement through Toyota's General Reimbursement Plan. Bring documentation for the paid repair when you talk with the service desk.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

October 17, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
October 17, 2019 Dealer notification began
October 17, 2019 Dealer notification ended
November 15, 2019 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
November 15, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
November 20, 2019 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V741?

Recall 19V741 covers 928,220 2002-2017 Lexus vehicles with frontal air bag inflators that were replaced under an earlier recall using the same design. The inflators can explode after long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature cycling. Lexus dealers will replace the affected inflator, air bag assembly, or related sub-assembly for free.

What should I do if my 2002-2017 Lexus vehicle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V741. If it is, contact a franchised Lexus dealer and ask for the free air bag inflator or air bag assembly repair. Reference recall 19V741 and the Lexus recall numbers JLI, JLJ, or JLK when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix this defect at no cost. Lexus dealers will replace the affected front driver inflator, front passenger inflator, air bag assembly, or front passenger air bag sub-assembly and inflator for free.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is an air bag inflator explosion. In recall 19V741, sharp metal fragments can strike the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or death. The fix is the free dealer replacement of the affected inflator, air bag assembly, or related sub-assembly.

What if I bought this Lexus used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V741, then call a franchised Lexus dealer and ask for the free air bag recall repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V741000
Lexus customer service1-888-270-9371
NHTSA recall #19V741
NHTSA recall # (full)19V741000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →