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2018 Lexus LS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lexus LS. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: LS, LS HYBRID, LS500.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Lexus LS, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V275000April 17, 2024Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
20V682000November 4, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
20V012000January 13, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
19V134000February 27, 2019Tires

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Air Bags (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V275000Manufacturer no. 24LA03

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
April 17, 2024
Owner notification
June 7, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
509 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
LS, LS HYBRID

Defect summary

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 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V275000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V682000Manufacturer no. 20TA02, 20LA01

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
November 4, 2020
Owner notification
January 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,525,742 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
LS500

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V682000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V012000Manufacturer no. 20TB02/20TA02/20LB01

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
January 13, 2020
Owner notification
May 1, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,830,752 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
LS HYBRID, LS500

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V012000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V134000Manufacturer no. KLC

Tires

Report received by NHTSA
February 27, 2019
Owner notification
April 26, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,296 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Lexus LS
February 21, 2017 – July 20, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
LS

Components: Tires; Tires › Sidewall

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V134000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 17, 2024.