2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Curtain Air Bag Recall (24V461)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 145,254 vehicles · Reported June 20, 2024
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 145,254 2024 Lexus TX; 2024 Lexus TX Hybrid; 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander; 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V461 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V461000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24TB09,24TA09,24LB05 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 20, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2024 Lexus TX; 2024 Lexus TX Hybrid; 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander; 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid |
| Units affected | 145,254 |
| Component | Air Bags > Side / Window > Curtain |
| Safety risk | An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander in recall 24V461?
The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles. The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Grand Highlander with recall 24V461?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the curtain.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V461?
Recall 24V461 covers 145,254 vehicles: 2024 Lexus TX; 2024 Lexus TX Hybrid; 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander; 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 145,254 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lexus | TX |
| 2024 | Lexus | TX Hybrid |
| 2024 | Toyota | Grand Highlander |
| 2024 | Toyota | Grand Highlander Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Grand Highlander curtain air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus' numbers are 24LB05/24LA05.
Manufacturer recall number: 24TB09,24TA09,24LB05.
When was recall 24V461 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 24V461 to NHTSA on June 20, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2024 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V461000. |
| November 4, 2024 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 27 months ago. If your Grand Highlander was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Grand Highlander is part of recall 24V461?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V461 is open on your Grand Highlander, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V461000 is open on your Grand Highlander, it will be listed there, along with Toyota recall number 24TB09,24TA09,24LB05. You can also ask any Toyota dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Grand Highlander owners do about recall 24V461?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V461000 applies to your Grand Highlander.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Toyota dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the curtain happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Grand Highlander owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 287 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 50 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 24V461 was reported on June 20, 2024, owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 2 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the air bags and were received on or after June 20, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 287 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 50 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: 233 complaints in total, 30 about the air bags
- 2024 Lexus TX: 46 complaints in total, 17 about the air bags
- 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid: 7 complaints in total, 3 about the air bags
- 2024 Lexus TX Hybrid: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V461000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander owner, AL, NHTSA complaint 11634279, filed January 6, 2025
On February 25, 2025, I took my car into Freeman Toyota dealership in Santa Rosa for a recall on the airbags (24TA09 SAFETY (NONCOMPLIANCE) RECALL 24TA09(Remedy Notice) – Certain 2024 Model Year GrandHighlander and Grand Highlander HV – Curtain ShieldAirbags May Not Deploy As Intended).
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11723598, filed March 11, 2026
400lb animal strike, no warning lamps on, sensors was replaced from Toyota Ashland KY last year. My wife and 14 year old daughter was in the front seats. Traveling speeds was 55mph zone was traveling approx 45mph.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander owner, WV, NHTSA complaint 11762670, filed September 8, 2026
Can recall 24V461 make my Grand Highlander a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this curtain recall means their Grand Highlander qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Grand Highlander went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V461
Did the recall 24V461 fix work?
Since recall 24V461 was reported on June 20, 2024, owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 2 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 24V461000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Grand Highlander is part of recall 24V461000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V461000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Lexus, Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.