CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
- 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
The fuel pulsation dampers in certain Lexus IS and GS sedans with 3.5L V6 engines can harden over time and develop cracks, which may cause the fuel system to leak.
A fuel leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and check whether their vehicle is affected.
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. Toyota will notify owners, but you can also contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 (Toyota recall number JLF) and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus GS 350 | 20072008200920102011 |
|---|---|
| Lexus GS Hybrid | 20072008200920102011 |
| Lexus IS 350 | 20062007200820092010201120122013 |
| Lexus IS 350C | 20102011201220132014 |