Lexus LS, LS Hybrid: Front passenger

Date

April 17, 2024

Filed by

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Vehicles

Lexus LS (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); Lexus LS Hybrid (2018, 2019, 2020)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Toyota Motor Corporation

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Description of the defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts 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."

Potentially affected

509

What can happen

Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

June 7, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

24LA03

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Adjuster Assy, Fr Seat, RH · Seat Frame Assembly · 72010-50320; Adjuster Assy, Fr Seat, RH · Seat Frame Assembly · 72010-50321; Adjuster Assy, Fr Seat, RH · Seat Frame Assembly · 72010-50322

Recall number

24V275000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.