2022-2024 Lexus LX recall: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208
Report received by NHTSA: March 24, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
15,264 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2024 Lexus LX.
- Compared with
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 28 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
146 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 24, 2026 2024-2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus GX, 2025-2026 Lexus TX and 11 more models recall: Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110
- March 18, 2026 2022-2025 Lexus NX, 2023-2026 Lexus RX, 2024-2026 Lexus TX recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- March 5, 2026 2021-2025 Toyota Highlander, 2021-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall: Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock
- Feb. 25, 2026 2026 Toyota Corolla recall: Missing Aim Markings on Headlight Assembly/FMVSS 108
- Feb. 18, 2026 2025-2026 Lexus LX recall: Loss of Drive Power from Transmission Damage
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Lexus LX 2022-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V180000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 15,264 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26LB03 / 26LA03 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record