2019 Lexus ES: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 2, 2021 · Body, Engine · MD · crash

Accident description: traveling south on I-95 just past the 895 split. I was traveling in the middle lane with a speed of 60-65 MPH. The car started to drift left quickly. There was no vibration warning through the steering wheel indicating lane departure. I was rapidly moving toward the concrete base of the moravia road overpass. The steering was tight. I attempt to brake and steer right but nothing seemed to work. The autobrake was on but did not apply and I hit the concrete base of the wall on the left front corner of the lexus. I did several 360's and landed against the jersey wall in reverse direction of the traffic. The air bags did not deploy. The car would not start. I was able to put my window up/down and the door did open. I remained in place with my seat belt still on until office smith arrived. He recorded the incident. In summary, I believe the low precure fuel pump stopped operating causing the engine to stall at high speed and was thus the source of the crash.

Filed Feb 20, 2021 · Airbags, Fuel system · VA

I purchased lexus es350 in july 2019 and learned that the vehicle had safety recalls 20v012000, 20v682000 identified as early as january 2020, high risk fuel pump related issues where a low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail increasing the likelihood of a crash and life threatening. Lexus has been too complacent and till date, still hasn't come up with a remedy. When I reached out to the dealer for a replacement or a repurchase for safety sake they refuse to assist in any capacity. Need your assistance pushing lexus recall this vehicle. I do not want to put my family in danger driving this vehicle. I appreciate your help resolving the issue.

Filed May 17, 2020 · Fuel system · NY

As your records indicate a defective fuel pump exists on this vehicle since january 13th. My calls to lexus have only said they are still looking for a remedy.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Fuel system · CA

The vehicle is equipped with a low pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, the vehicle may stall and cause a crash.

Filed Jan 25, 2020 · CA

The subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, warning lights and messages may be displayed on the instrument panel, and the engine may run rough. This may result in a vehicle stall, and the vehicle may be unable to be restarted.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Fuel system · 14,000 miles · TN

Lexus 22019 es 350 has fuel pump recall issue. No solution. Poses a real hazard if driving with family and fuel supply shuts off and travelling 70 on interstate and car stops and vehicle (trailer truck ) can not stop and plows into your rear end killing all family members and leaving you cripple. Why is it taking lexus till march (per their website) to even get out a letter on this. My vehicle VIN has been identified as one that is on recall list. Why is this putting myself and my family in immediate danger? Why is the government not forcing lexus to remedy this immediately?