The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V029000·Announced 2011-01-26

Lexus GS and IS Vehicles Recalled for Fuel Pressure Sensor Leak Risk

Toyota is recalling 2006-2009 Lexus IS and 2006-2007 Lexus GS vehicles because a fuel pressure sensor may loosen, causing fuel leaks that could lead to fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that could result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire risks.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Lexus IS and model year 2006-2007 Lexus GS vehicles. The recall involves approximately 244,779 vehicles.

The defect is caused by insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to an engine fuel delivery pipe. Over time, the sensor could loosen, allowing fuel to leak past the gasket and through the threaded portion of the sensor. In the presence of an ignition source, this fuel leakage could result in a fire.

Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor. If a leak is not confirmed, they will further tighten the sensor with proper torque. If a leak is confirmed, the gasket will be replaced, and the sensor will be tightened with proper torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS GS, IS
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
244,779

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GS
  • IS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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