NHTSA recall 26V-180 (26V180000)
seats recall reported March 24, 2026 - about 15,264 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V180000
- Also written as
- 26V-180
- Manufacturer number
- 26LB03 / 26LA03
- Reported
- March 24, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~15,264
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 - 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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-180 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.