# Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 (26V180000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Subject | Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V180000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26LB03 / 26LA03 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 15264 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 15,264 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V180000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.