The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V432000·Announced 2018-06-26

Lexus Recalls Vehicles for Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Toyota is recalling specific Lexus models because fuel pulsation dampers may crack and leak, increasing 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 leak that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350, and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The recall affects approximately 114,998 vehicles.

The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks. This condition can cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 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 IS 350, GS 350, IS 350C, GS HYBRID
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
114,998

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 (4)

  • IS 350
  • GS 350
  • IS 350C
  • GS HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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