CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. 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.
- Risk
- A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A high pressure fuel pump on these vehicles may develop a fatigue crack in its cover after damage to a internal pulsation damper under certain operating conditions. A cracked cover can leak fuel, and in the presence of an ignition source, this increases the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. You can contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 for more information.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and if your car is affected, schedule the free repair with an authorized Lexus dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus GS F | 201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Lexus LC500 | 2018 |
| Lexus RC F | 2015201620172018 |