2018 Lexus LS Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Lexus LS. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 24V275000Apr 17, 2024509 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
  Covers: Lexus LS 2018–2021, LS Hybrid 2018–2020

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible 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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• 19V134000Feb 27, 20196,296 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires › Sidewall
  Covers: Lexus LS 2018

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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