Lexus Lexus Recall R/2006/065: Front Seat Belt Locking System May Not Release When Activated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2006
- Launched
- 4,038
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/065
- DVSA reference
Lexus recalled Lexus vehicles built between 1 July 2005 and 31 January 2006. Some front seat belt retractors when the emergency lock has been applied will not release. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat belt assemblies. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some front seat belt retractors when the emergency lock has been applied will not release. If the seat belt is locked in this manner the seat belt will not adjust for the next occupant.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKING SYSTEM MAY NOT RELEASE WHEN ACTIVATED. Defect: Some front seat belt retractors when the emergency lock has been applied will not release. If the seat belt is locked in this manner the seat belt will not adjust for the next occupant. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat belt assemblies.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat belt locking system may not release when activated.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat belt assemblies.
Are You Affected?
Lexus built between 1 July 2005 and 31 January 2006 may be included. Lexus estimates 4,038 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lexus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lexus.
- Book with any franchised Lexus dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2006/065. See how to get a Lexus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2005/017 on 25 Apr 2005, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2007/175 on 15 Apr 2008, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/065, launched 14 June 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.