Recall 24V275000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Defect in 2018-2021 LEXUS LS HYBRID
RECALL This recall affects up to 509 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V275000 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Vehicles Affected | 509 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety 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 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V744000 | 2025 LEXUS LC | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 1,024,407 | |
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| 24V482000 | 2025 LEXUS NX HYBRID | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 11,418 | |
| 24V911000 | 2025 LEXUS NX | WHEELS:HUB | 70 | |
| 24V381000 | 2023 LEXUS LX | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | 102,092 | |
| 24V587000 | 2025 LEXUS UX HYBRID | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 141 |