Toyota Lexus RX, Prius Recall R/2016/213: Airbag May Incorrectly Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 691
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2016/213
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Lexus RX, Prius vehicles built between 30 November 2015 and 25 June 2016. The passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured/assembled. The dealer will replace passenger airbag unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured/assembled. This may allow leakage of compressed gas and partial inflation of the airbag without a deployment command.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY INCORRECTLY DEPLOY Defect: The passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured/assembled. This may allow leakage of compressed gas and partial inflation of the airbag without a deployment command. Remedy: Replace passenger airbag unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may incorrectly deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will replace passenger airbag unit.
Are You Affected?
Lexus RX, Prius built between 30 November 2015 and 25 June 2016 may be included. Toyota estimates 691 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, 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 Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2016/213. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PriusRelay and Wire Harness installation on certain Prius | Book soon | R/2026/027 | |
| Lexus ES, Lexus LS, Lexus NX, Lexus RX and 2 moreCamera replacement on multiple models | Low | R/2024/252 | |
| Prius, Prius PHVIncorrect programming in relation to transmission shift position status might cause hybrid system to shut down | Urgent | R/2021/332 | |
| PriusThe pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed | Urgent | R/2021/260 | |
| Auris HV, PriusUnder certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power | Urgent | R/2020/190 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2016/237 on 21 Nov 2016, for parking brake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/236 on 9 Jan 2017, for driver's side airbag inflator may rupture. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota Prius recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/213, launched 28 November 2016. 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.