Takata Airbag Safety Recall

You can either:

• Manually enter your VIN in the search field; or

• Select Scan VIN to take a photo of the VIN plate to scan the VIN number

 

Disclaimer: The Takata VIN-checker does not store or record any data, including any photographs or the entered VIN number. It simply checks whether a vehicle is subject to an outstanding Takata airbag recall, based on the global VIN list.

 

When scanning your VIN, click the highlighted blue box containing the VIN number and check it correctly recorded in the search box.

 

If the result is green, the vehicle has either already been repaired or is not affected by the Takata airbag recall.

 

If the result is red, one or both front Takata airbags should be replaced immediately.

The affected vehicles are equipped with Takata driver/and or passenger airbag(s) that contain a PSAN (phase-stabilised ammonium nitrate) gas generator without desiccant. According to Takata’s reports, a vehicle safety-related defect can occur in the airbags due to degradation of the gas generator (the airbag’s propulsion product) in the event of an accident.

 

What is the inflation device?

 

The inflation device is located within the airbag. It contains a solid gas generator (the airbag propulsion product) that ignites if an airbag deployment is required. When ignited, the fuel expands into an inert gas, inflating the airbag.

Only vehicles equipped with Takata driver and/or passenger airbag(s) that contain a PSAN (stabilised phase ammonium nitrate) gas generator without desiccant or of the Takata NADI type installed between 1997 and mid-1999 are concerned. We invite you to check if your vehicle appears in the VIN checker which lists all the vehicles concerned*. If your vehicles does not appear on it, your vehicle is not affected.

 

• The list contains the models marketed in Europe and indicates the production period, which may differ from the actual sales and registration periods.
• Depending on the production plant and destination, the model and type of airbag installed may vary.
• The list shows the model and the number of airbags remaining to be processed as part of the Takata recall.
• Please use the VIN checker to check whether or not your vehicle is affected by the Takata PSAN and NADI recalls.

• Retrieve your chassis number / VIN (17 characters)

• Enter your VIN in our online tool.

• Contact your Lexus centre to check and make an appointment as soon as possible.

Make an appointment as soon as possible with your authorised workshop, Airbag replacement is free of charge. Once you have your appointment, drive carefully to the Lexus dealer and avoid bringing passengers.

In general, the intervention is relatively quick (often less than half a day) as long as the replacement part is available. The actual time taken may vary based on vehicle model, your local dealer will advise at time of booking.

Replacement of Takata Air Bags is 100% provided by the manufacturer. No charge to the customer.

If your vehicle is affected, there is a serious risk to your safety, and that of your passengers in the event of a collision. We encourage all Lexus owners to check their vehicles for this outstanding campaign and seek repair as soon as possible if you are affected.

The campaign specifically targets certain types of Takata inflators (including desiccant-free ammonium nitrate inflators). Not all airbags are concerned, but identification by manufacture/VIN remains mandatory. 

 

You should not assume your vehicle is unaffected/repaired. Please take immediate action to check your vehicle remains safe to drive.