The worst 2020 Lexus LS500 problems
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Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Lexus LS500 71
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or...
- DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the...
- Obsolete notice
- Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a...
- Some 2018 ? 2021 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from the rear of...
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV)...
- TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in...
- This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire...
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Questions about the 2020 Lexus LS500
Is the 2020 Lexus LS500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2020 Lexus LS500.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Lexus LS500?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus LS500 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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