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NHTSA recall,

Lexus GS (2016-2020), Lexus IS (2022), and Lexus RC (2015-2022)

The low-pressure fuel pump in certain Lexus vehicles may fail, causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 9,139 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2026.

Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.

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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 replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.

Is your Lexus affected?

3 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • GS, model years 2016 to 2020
  • IS, model years 2022
  • RC, model years 2015 to 2022

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
Fuel system defect
Campaign
26V222000
Vehicles affected
9,139
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

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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)