2022–2024 Lexus LX Seats Recall 26V180000 (Lexus 26LB03)
NHTSA recall 26V180000 (Lexus recall 26LB03 / 26LA03) covers about 15,264 2022–2024 Lexus LX vehicles (seats), filed with NHTSA Mar 24, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V180000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Seats
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.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Lexus recall number 26LB03 / 26LA03
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V180000 as 26LB03, 26LA03. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26LB03 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus LX | 2022–2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 24, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not listed yet
- Build dates covered
- Jul 30, 2021 to Jul 18, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 208
Check your VIN for 26V180000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V180000 is open, call any Lexus dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V180000 or 26LB03). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V180000?
NHTSA recall 26V180000 (Lexus recall 26LB03 / 26LA03) covers about 15,264 2022–2024 Lexus LX vehicles (seats), filed with NHTSA Mar 24, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2024 Lexus LX vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V180000?
NHTSA's record for 26V180000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V180000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Lexus dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V180000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat frame assembly, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Lexus recall number for 26V180000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26LB03, 26LA03. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26LB03, 26LA03) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V180000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V180000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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