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Campaign 18V887 Posted December 13, 2018 89,740 units

2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser/LX570 Recall 18V887: Air Bags

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 18V887 covers 89,740 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and LX570 vehicles for passenger air bag deactivation. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.

Toyota is recalling 89,740 2008-2019 Land Cruiser and LX570 vehicles because the seat belt tension sensor wire harness can break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. Deactivated air bags increase injury risk in a crash, and the Toyota dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The front passenger seat belt in 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and LX570 SUVs includes a tension sensor and a wire harness. The sensor helps the supplemental restraint system read seat belt load at the front passenger seat, so the vehicle can manage the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and seat-mounted side airbag during a crash.

On affected vehicles, repeated front passenger seat belt use and the operating environment can damage the sensor wire harness over time. If the harness breaks, the restraint system can lose the signal it needs from that seat. Toyota says that loss can deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

An owner can see the airbag warning light turn on and the passenger airbag "OFF" indicator illuminate. Those lights mean the restraint system has detected a fault, and the passenger airbag system is not working as designed.

Who's affected?

Spans Land Cruiser and LX570 across the 2008-2019 model years, with 3 restraint-system component areas listed: front air bag, air bag system, and seat belt.

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser front air bag
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser air bag system
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser seat belt
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser front air bag
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser air bag system
Units affected89,740

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included in this recall.

What's the safety risk?

Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury in a crash because the front passenger does not get the intended protection. If the airbag warning light or passenger airbag OFF indicator is on, treat it as a safety warning and contact a Toyota dealer before carrying passengers in that seat. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser or LX570 is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Toyota owner instructions before scheduling, since this recall is listed as under development.
  3. Call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 with questions and reference recall number 18V887.
  4. Bring the recall notice to the dealer once Toyota says the repair is ready.
  5. Ask the dealer about the front passenger seat belt assembly repair that fixes the broken tension sensor wire harness and restores passenger air bag operation.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Toyota technician modifies the front passenger seat belt assembly or replaces it with an improved assembly if replacement is needed. The dealer repair will be free once Toyota opens the final remedy, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Toyota's General Reimbursement Plan covers owners who paid before this campaign to repair this condition. Contact Toyota customer service with documentation for the prior repair.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

December 13, 2018 NHTSA published the recall
December 13, 2018 Dealer notification began
December 13, 2018 Dealer notification ended
February 11, 2019 Owner notification mailed
February 11, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V887?

Recall 18V887 covers 89,740 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX570 vehicles. The front passenger seat belt tension sensor wire harness can break over time and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. Toyota dealers will modify or replace the affected seat belt assembly for free.

What should I do if my 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser or Lexus LX570 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 18V887. If it is, call a franchised Toyota or Lexus dealer and reference recall 18V887, plus Toyota campaign J15 or J05 or Lexus campaign J2L or JLL. Ask the dealer to confirm the remedy status for your VIN before scheduling.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 18V887, Toyota dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as needed, free of charge.

What is the safety risk in recall 18V887?

The risk is reduced crash protection for the front passenger. If the wire harness breaks, the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag can deactivate. In a crash, those deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury.

What if I bought the Land Cruiser or LX570 used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the current owner or where the vehicle was purchased. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Toyota or Lexus dealer with recall 18V887 if your vehicle is included.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V887000
Toyota customer service1-888-270-9371
NHTSA recall #18V887
NHTSA recall # (full)18V887000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →