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Lexus fuel pump fix is ready: dealers can now replace the pump on GS, RC and IS models recalled in April
When this recall was announced in April, there was no fix — Lexus owners got a warning letter in June and were told to wait for a remedy that did not exist yet. That changed on October 15, 2026: Toyota mailed the remedy letters, and dealers can now replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge, on 9,139 Lexus GS, RC and IS cars.
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Owner action guide
- Check your VIN now — on this site or on NHTSA.gov — even if no letter ever reached you. Letters go to the address on file; the VIN is what the dealer checks.
- If your car is affected, call a Lexus dealer and book the fuel pump replacement. The remedy is available now — you do not have to wait for the October letter to arrive before scheduling.
- Quote Toyota's recall numbers when you book: 26LB05 and 26LA05 (NHTSA campaign 26V-222). It helps the service desk pull up the right campaign.
- The repair is free. If a dealer quotes a price for the fuel pump replacement itself, call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 before paying anything.
- Until the repair is done, know the symptom: an engine that stumbles, loses power or stalls. If it happens, get somewhere safe and have the car towed rather than limping it home.
Affected vehicles
Model years included in this recall, per the NHTSA record.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2015–2022 | Lexus RC |
| 2016–2020 | Lexus GS |
| 2022 | Lexus IS |
Total affected: 9,139
The risk
Safety
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
In plain terms: the pump that pushes fuel from the tank to the engine can quit. If it fails while you are driving, the engine can stall and the car loses power — at whatever speed you happen to be travelling.
What changes for owners
What owners were told before: the recall was announced on April 8, 2026, with no repair available. Toyota's interim letter, mailed June 5, warned that the fuel pump could fail and said additional letters would be sent once the final remedy is available. For six months, the official answer was: wait.
What changed: the final remedy is now available. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge, and the owner letters confirming it were mailed October 15, 2026. If you have been sitting on the June warning letter, this is the update it promised — you can book the repair now.
Remedy and cost
- Status
- Fuel pump assembly replacement — free, at dealers now
- Cost
- Free
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
The pump is inside the fuel tank, so this is a workshop repair — there is no over-the-air version of this fix. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-222 |
| Toyota recall numbers | 26LB05 / 26LA05 |
| Reported to NHTSA | April 8, 2026 |
| Interim owner letters | Mailed June 5, 2026 — risk notice only, no fix yet |
| Remedy owner letters | Mailed October 15, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 9,139 |
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
Questions owners ask
I got a letter about this back in June. Is this the same recall?
Yes — same campaign, NHTSA 26V-222. The June letter was an interim warning: the risk was real, but no repair existed yet. The October 15 letter is the remedy notice — it means the fix is available and you can book it.
Do I have to wait for the October letter before I can book the repair?
No. You can check your VIN today and call a dealer to schedule. The letter is a notification, not a voucher — the repair is tied to your VIN, not to the envelope.
Is the repair free?
Yes — dealers replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge.
Can this be fixed over the air or at home?
No. The low-pressure fuel pump sits inside the fuel tank, so the car has to go to a dealer. NHTSA's record shows no over-the-air option for this campaign.
Should I park the car outside or stop driving it?
NHTSA's record carries no park-outside and no do-not-drive instruction for this recall. The symptom to take seriously is the engine stumbling, losing power or stalling — if that happens, stop driving the car and have it towed to a dealer.
Official sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V222000 (official campaign record)
- NHTSA recalls API record for 26V222000 (verified October 20, 2026)
Last verified October 20, 2026 against the official NHTSA record. If a source link disagrees with this article, the official record governs — tell us and we will correct it.
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