Lexus GS300 recalls

There are 7 safety recalls on record for the Lexus GS300, covering 3,843,846 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Lexus GS300 recalls by model year

2019 2 2018 1 2007 1 2006 2 1998 1 1997 1 1996 1 1995 1 1994 1 1993 1

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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported November 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V‑012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Recall number 20V682000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported January 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Recall number 20V012000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported October 15, 2014 · 422,509 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 14V647000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported February 24, 2011 · 19,647 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 lexus gs300 and gs350 all wheel drive (awd) vehicles. There is a possibility that the plastic pad embedded into the floor carpet may interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal.
Risk: The accelerator pedal could temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the plastic pad on the floor carpet free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 11V115000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported May 19, 1999 · 2,737 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to inadequate lubrication of the inside of the lower ball joints, excessive wear can occur causing damage to the lower ball joints. Separation of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle arms could occur.
Risk: This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.

Recall number 99V125000 · Recall details

Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)Reported April 17, 1998 · 14,855 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect of the yaw rate sensor for the vehicle stability control (vsc), the vsc can operate improperly if the sensor is affected by certain electromagnetic waves, such as from a cellular phone.
Risk: Should this occur, the brake may operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.

Recall number 98V080000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported April 3, 1995 · 27,604 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The spherical portions of certain lower ball joints had finished surfaces that were not smooth causing friction with the surface of the ball joint cap.
Risk: This condition can lead to separation of the balljoint increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower ball joints on the affected vehicles.

Recall number 95V072000 · Recall details

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7, covering fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control and suspension.

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