Recall 24V461 covers 145,254 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus Tx vehicles for side curtain air bag deployment. Free repair at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 145,254 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus Tx, and Lexus Tx Hybrid vehicles because the side curtain air bags can fail to unroll as intended and deploy partly outside an open window. That defect can reduce occupant protection in a crash, increasing injury risk, and Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain air bag on the 2024 Grand Highlander, Tx, Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Tx Hybrid is packed along the roof rail above the doors. In a side impact or rollover-type event, it is designed to unroll downward over the side glass, cushion occupants near the window, and help reduce ejection through the window opening.
The defect is in how the driver and passenger curtain air bags unroll during deployment. With an open window, part of the air bag can deploy outside the vehicle instead of staying inside and covering the window area. Toyota's filing says the root cause investigation was still ongoing, so the record does not identify a final part-level cause.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag problem is not something an owner can hear, smell, or see during normal driving because it appears only when the curtain air bag deploys.
Who's affected?
Covers Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus Tx, and Lexus Tx Hybrid SUVs, all tied to the same right-side curtain air bag assembly.
| 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander | side curtain air bag |
|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Tx | side curtain air bag |
| 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid | side curtain air bag |
| 2024 Lexus Tx Hybrid | side curtain air bag |
| Units affected | 145,254 |
A matching 2024 Toyota or Lexus SUV does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improper side curtain air bag deployment reduces occupant protection during a crash and increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign listed for this air bag problem. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus Tx, or Lexus Tx Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota or Lexus dealer to schedule the free curtain-shield-air-bag assembly replacement that fixes the side curtain air bags that do not unroll as intended.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V461 when you call.
- Drive with extra care until the repair is complete, since improper side curtain air bag deployment reduces occupant protection during a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician replaces the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies so the side curtain air bags unroll and deploy inside the window opening as intended. The recall replacement is free, and parts and labor are covered. Toyota has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall repair. Bring repair documentation to the service desk or contact Toyota customer service to start the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 20, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 20, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 5, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 4, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V461?
Recall 24V461 covers 145,254 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus Tx, and Lexus Tx Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger side curtain air bags can unroll incorrectly and partially deploy outside an open window, reducing occupant protection in a crash. Dealers will replace both curtain shield air bag assemblies for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus Tx, or Lexus Tx Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V461. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota or Lexus dealer to schedule replacement of the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies. Reference recall number 24V461, or Toyota numbers 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus numbers 24LB05/24LA05, when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Toyota's remedy says dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
Is it safe to drive before the air bag repair?
This recall does not include do-not-drive instructions. The safety risk is reduced occupant protection during a crash if the side curtain air bag deploys improperly. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer repair so both curtain shield air bag assemblies are replaced.
When were owners notified about recall 24V461?
Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or changed addresses, you still qualify for the free repair when your VIN is included. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Toyota or Lexus dealer with recall number 24V461.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V461000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V461 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V461000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →