NHTSAAIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deplo...
Published: March 24, 2026Recall ID: 26V180000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V180000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V180000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Corrective action | 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 September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB03 and 26LA03. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26LB03 / 26LA03 |
| Potentially affected | 15264 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Risk LevelAIR BAGS