The problem identified involves the airbag's failure to deploy if the driver’s window is rolled down during a crash. This safety feature, located above the window near the driver’s head, is designed to protect the upper body in such events. This issue led to Toyota halting sales to address and rectify the airbag deployment flaw effectively.
The recall affects about 145,000 units of the Grand Highlander and TX built for the 2024 model year. Current owners of a 2024 Grand Highlander or TX will be notified of a fix by mid-August when Toyota finds a solution to the issue.
Both affected SUVs are manufactured at Toyota’s plant in Princeton, Indiana. Thus far through 2024—the first full production year for both SUVs—Toyota has already sold 48,840 Grand Highlanders while Lexus has moved 18,965 examples of the TX.
Both SUVs use the same turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder base engine, while the Grand Highlander has a Hybrid Max option with 362 horsepower, and the TX has a plug-in-hybrid option with up to 406 hp. For 2024, the Toyota Grand Highlander starts at $44,715 while the premium Lexus TX costs $55,050.
Source: Carscoops
