Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing – Missing Welds May Cause Shock Absorber to Separate

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles. Missing spot-welds between the body panels and the front shock absorber mounting areas may cause the front shock absorber to separate from the mounting area.

Affected models: Lexus NX250, Lexus NX350, Lexus NX450

Report Received Date	20220413
NHTSA ID	22V238000
Consequence Summary	A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action	Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this recall is 22LA02.
Recall Code	22LA02
Potentially Affected	4215
Fire Risk When Parked	No
Do Not Drive	No
Recall Link	Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V238000)

What the owner should do?

You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.

If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.

This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.

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