2018-2021 Lexus LS and Lexus LS Hybrid recall: front passenger
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on April 17, 2024. It covers about 509 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 509
- reported
- Apr 17, 2024
- owners notified
- Jun 7, 2024
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 24V275000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Lexus LS and Lexus LS Hybrid front passenger?
Yes. Recall 24V275000, reported on April 17, 2024, covers about 509 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V275000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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