2022 Lexus IS Fuel Pump Recall (26V222)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 9,139 vehicles · Reported April 8, 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 9,139 2022 Lexus IS; 2021-2022 Lexus RC vehicles. 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. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V222 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V222000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 26LB05/26LA05 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 8, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2022 Lexus IS; 2021-2022 Lexus RC |
| Units affected | 9,139 |
| Build dates | June 10, 2014 to February 11, 2022 |
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Fuel Pump |
| Safety risk | Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Lexus IS in recall 26V222?
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2022 IS with recall 26V222?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the fuel pump.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V222?
Recall 26V222 covers 9,139 vehicles: 2022 Lexus IS; 2021-2022 Lexus RC.
NHTSA lists 9,139 vehicles in this campaign, built June 10, 2014 to February 11, 2022. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Lexus | IS |
| 2021-2022 | Lexus | RC |
What is the fix for the IS fuel pump recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
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.
Manufacturer recall number: 26LB05/26LA05.
When was recall 26V222 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 26V222 to NHTSA on April 8, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2014 | First affected vehicle built (per Toyota Motor Corporation's filing). |
| February 11, 2022 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| April 8, 2026 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V222000. |
| June 5, 2026 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 5 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 2803 days. If your IS was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my IS is part of recall 26V222?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V222 is open on your IS, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V222000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should IS owners do about recall 26V222?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V222000 applies to your IS.
- Call a Lexus dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the fuel pump happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are IS owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the fuel system.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the fuel system have been filed since recall 26V222 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 5 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Lexus IS: 4 complaints in total, 2 about the fuel system
- 2022 Lexus RC: 1 complaints in total, 1 about the fuel system
- 2021 Lexus RC: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the fuel system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
On March 26, 2026 my vehicle was towed to dealership and diagnosed with a bad fuel pump. On April 8 it was recalled for this pump. It has been sitting at the dealership since then, almost 4 months, with Lexus claiming they do not know when they can fix it due to the recall.
2022 Lexus RC owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11750223, filed July 14, 2026
The vehicle stalled while driving. I pulled over because as I press on the gas the car wouldn’t accelerate in speed . I turned the vehicle off and tried to start the car but it wouldn’t start .
2022 Lexus IS owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11561214, filed December 20, 2023
Sudden engine stalling in the middle of a highway with extremely heavy traffic and stopped in the center lane. Needs to wait inside the car with a passenger in a very scary, tense situation and exposed to serious accident, until a towing arrive for about 1.5 hrs later. The car was towed to the dealer.
2022 Lexus IS owner, PR, NHTSA complaint 11575122, filed March 3, 2024
Can recall 26V222 make my IS a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this fuel pump recall means their IS qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Fuel pump and fuel line defects can cause the 2022 Lexus IS to stall without warning. If it happens again after the recall repair, document it and return to the dealer.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the IS went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Has your IS been back to the dealer for this problem?
Call 877-536-6620Frequently asked questions about recall 26V222
Is the 26V222000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my IS is part of recall 26V222000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V222000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Lexus. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.