2015–2022 Lexus (3 models) Fuel System Recall 26V222000 (Lexus 26LB05)
NHTSA recall 26V222000 (Lexus recall 26LB05 / 26LA05) covers about 9,139 2015–2022 Lexus (3 models) vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Apr 8, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V222000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Fuel system
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.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 14, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Lexus recall number 26LB05 / 26LA05
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V222000 as 26LB05, 26LA05. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26LB05 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 GS | 2016–2020 | — |
| Lexus IS | 2022 | — |
| Lexus RC | 2015–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 8, 2026
- Owner notification
- Oct 14, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Jun 10, 2014 to Feb 15, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Check your VIN for 26V222000
- 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 26V222000 is open, call any Lexus dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V222000 or 26LB05). 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 26V222000?
NHTSA recall 26V222000 (Lexus recall 26LB05 / 26LA05) covers about 9,139 2015–2022 Lexus (3 models) vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Apr 8, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V222000?
NHTSA's record for 26V222000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V222000?
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 26V222000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 14, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Lexus recall number for 26V222000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26LB05, 26LA05. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26LB05, 26LA05) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V222000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V222000, 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.