Front seat belt locking system may not release when activated.
TOYOTA announced a problem with the Lexus 5. GS300/430/IS220d/IS250 affecting a total of 4,038 vehicles.
Some front seat belt retractors, when the emergency lock has been applied, will not release. If the seat belt is locked in this manner the seat belt will not adjust for the next occupant. Vehicles built from 09/01/2005 to 01/31/2006 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat belt assemblies.
Vehicles with the following identification numbers are affected:
JTHBK262*02000011 to JTHBK262*02006902 JTHBN96S*05007528 to JTHBN96S*05012414 JYHBK262*05000019 to JTHBK252*05009055 JTHBH96S*05018448 to JTHBH96S*05030986 JTHBB2*6202000030 to JTHBB2*6202001806
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest TOYOTA dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
