2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 Lexus GS, 2022 Lexus IS recall: Fuel Pump May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: April 8, 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 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- The risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
9,139 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 Lexus GS, 2022 Lexus IS.
- 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
148 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 31, 2026 2023-2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid recall: Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
- March 24, 2026 2022-2024 Lexus LX recall: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 GS 2016-2020
- Lexus IS 2022
- Lexus RC 2015-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V222000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 8, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 9,139 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26LB05/26LA05 |
| “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