2022-2024 Lexus LX Recalled Over Airbag Sensor Issue
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.
Toyota is recalling select 2022-2024 Lexus LX models over a passenger airbag that may not deploy correctly.
The defect: 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 hazards: incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Components: seats
Affected vehicles: 2022-2024 Lexus LX
Number of vehicles affected: 15,264
The fix: dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat frame assembly, as necessary, free of charge.
Source: Toyota’s filing with NHTSA
Owners should: look for the recall letter Toyota mailed on April 27, 2026, or check their VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are 26LB03 and 26LA03.
Contacts:
- Toyota customer service: 1-800-331-4331
- Toyota recall numbers: 26LB03 and 26LA03
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V180000
- NHTSA vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
- Check a VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls
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