SUVs Recalled Due to Failing Airbags

Driver-side window issue may prevent them from deploying in crashes.

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June 21, 2024

SUVs Recalled Due to Failing Airbags — **The Japanese automaker was working to develop a fix for the issue. It plans to send owners recall notices in mid-August.**
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Toyota recalled about 145,000 SUVs over a glitch that could prevent an airbag from deploying in particular conditions.

Certain 2024 Grand Highlander and Lexus TX vehicles are included in the noncompliance recall.

Toyota said the driver-side “curtain shield” airbag may fail to deploy in a crash when the window next to the driver is down, resulting in added exposure to injury and failure to meet federal safety standards.

The Japanese automaker was working to develop a fix for the issue. It plans to send owners recall notices in mid-August.

Owners can visit Toyota’s recall page or the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s to check if their vehicles are included in the recall.

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