Lexus Recalls GS F, RC F, and LC500 Models for Fuel Pump Fire Risk
Toyota is recalling specific 2015-2018 Lexus models due to a fuel pump defect that may cause a leak and increase the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 can lead to a fuel leak and fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire risk.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines featuring two high-pressure fuel pumps. The recall affects approximately 9,905 vehicles.
Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high-pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover. A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pumps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LEXUS LC500, RC F, GS F
- Brand
- LEXUS
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 9,905
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 (3)
- LC500
- RC F
- GS F
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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