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NHTSA recall,

Lexus LX Vehicles

The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus LX vehicles. The front passenger seat may have insufficient clearance between the seat frame and the stopper, which can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. Incorrect detection may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 15,264 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2026.

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 September 17 - October 1, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB03 and 26LA03.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat frame assembly, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. 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. You may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
  4. Watch your mail. 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.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Lexus affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • LX, model years 2022 to 2024

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
Air bag defect
Campaign
26V180000
Vehicles affected
15,264
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer phone
1-800-331-4331

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 26, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)