2006-2011 Lexus GS 350, Lexus IS 350 and others recall: engine
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on September 4, 2013. It covers about 101,584 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 101,584
- reported
- Sep 4, 2013
- owners notified
- Oct 9, 2013
- related complaints
- 48
Engine
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
- Risk
- The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 13V395000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 48 complaints about engine problems.
2008 Lexus GS 3502009 Lexus GS 3502010 Lexus GS 3502011 Lexus GS 3502008 Lexus IS 3502009 Lexus IS 3502010 Lexus IS 3502011 Lexus IS 3502010 Lexus IS 350C2011 Lexus IS 350C
Questions about recall 13V395000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2011 Lexus GS 350, Lexus IS 350 and others engine?
Yes. Recall 13V395000, reported on September 4, 2013, covers about 101,584 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V395000?
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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