Lexus GS and RC Fuel Pump May Fail
high How serious is it? About this label
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V222000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank on some Lexus RC and GS vehicles may fail. If the pump fails, the engine can stall while driving.
What you should do
Contact your Lexus dealer, or call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, to schedule the repair.
The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V222000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (5)
Who to contact
Lexus — official Lexus recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-255-3987
The bigger picture
- Lexus gasoline fuel system recalls involving pump failures and fire · all 4 Lexus recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Safety risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.