2018 Lexus LS 500h Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 24V275000
RECALL DATE: 2024-04-17
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."
CONSEQUENCES
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 are expected to be mailed June 2, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
NOTES
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