Lexus LX: Front passenger

Date

March 24, 2026

Filed by

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Vehicles

Lexus LX (2022, 2023, 2024)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Toyota Motor Corporation

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Seats

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

15264

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 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.

Manufacturer campaign number

26LB03 / 26LA03

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Adjuster Assy, Fr Seat RH · Seat Frame Assembly · 72010-60710; Adjuster Assy, Fr Seat RH · Seat Frame Assembly · 72010-60780; Adjuster Assy, Fr Seat RH · Seat Frame Assembly · 72010-60790; Adjuster Assy, Fr Seat RH · Seat Frame Assembly · 72010-60800

Recall number

26V180000

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.