2022–2024 Lexus LX: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 26V180000 · 15K units potentially affected · filed Mar 24, 2026
What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus LX vehicles. The front passenger seat may have insufficient clearance between the seat frame and the stopper that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it matters
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat frame assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated between September 17 - October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB03 and 26LA03.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V180000
- Manufacturer no.
- 26LB03 / 26LA03
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER; SEATS
- Units affected
- 15,264
- Report received
- Mar 24, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Vehicle
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Vehicles covered
- Lexus LX 2022, 2023, 2024