2018 Lexus LS recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2018 Lexus LS, covering 6,805 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts 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."
- Risk
- 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 repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.
Recall number 24V275000 · Recall details
Tires: sidewall
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire. The tire-on-wheel assembly process may have caused the reinforcement layer to crack, possibly resulting in the tire tread layer separating from the tire.
- Risk
- If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. The Toyota number for this recall is KLC.
Recall number 19V134000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2018 Lexus LS recalls
How do I check if my 2018 Lexus LS has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus LS have?
2, covering air bags and tires.
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