The risk
There could be a fault with the pressure sensors for the airbag system. This could lead to the non-deployment of the side/curtain shield airbags and/or front airbags, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other injuries alerts in 2018
358 of the 419 motor vehicle alerts published in 2018 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1904/18 21 Dec 2018 | VW T-ROC |
| A12/1905/18 21 Dec 2018 | KTM and Husqvarna 50 SX and TC50 |
| A12/1926/18 21 Dec 2018 | Yamaha SR400 |
| A12/1954/18 21 Dec 2018 | VW Arteon, Golf, Passat, T-Roc |
| A12/1955/18 21 Dec 2018 | Eduards |
| A12/1957/18 21 Dec 2018 | Yamaha MT-07, Tracer700, XSR700 |
| A12/1960/18 21 Dec 2018 | Citroën C-Crosser |
| A12/1961/18 21 Dec 2018 | Peugeot 4007 |
Who notified alerts in 2018
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 241 |
| France | 55 |
| United Kingdom | 41 |
| Portugal | 37 |
| Poland | 14 |
| Greece | 10 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2018
More Lexus, Toyota alerts
8 EU Safety Gate alerts for Lexus, Toyota since 2015; the most were issued in 2025 (3).
| Land Cruiser, Mirai, Prius, RAV4, ES, LBX, UX, BZ4X, Highlander, LC, LM, NX, RX, RZ Injuries | Nov 2025 |
| BZ4X, RZ300e, RZ450e Injuries | Sept 2025 |
| LBX, LM350h, C-HR, Corolla, Corolla Cross, GR Yaris, Highlander, RAV4, Yaris, Yaris Cross Injuries | Aug 2025 |
| Auris tmuk, c-hr tmmt, corolla tmuk, nx200, rx300 Fire | Dec 2024 |
| Corolla, Yaris, Highlander, RAV4, UX200, UX300e Injuries | Oct 2021 |
| RAV4, HIGHLANDER, LAND CRUISER PRADO (Toyota), RX350, RX450H (Lexus) Fire | Feb 2020 |
| Corolla, Yaris, Avensis Verso, Avensis, Lexus SC430 Injuries | May 2015 |