The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V107000·Announced 2018-02-14

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

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 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
Hazard
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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