2019-2021 Lexus RX350 recall: filler pipe and cap
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on February 3, 2021. It covers about 1,081 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,081
- reported
- Feb 3, 2021
- owners notified
- Apr 1, 2021
- related complaints
- 20
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
Recall number 21V043000
Affected vehicles
- Lexus RX350 2019, 2021 20192021
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 21V043000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2021 Lexus RX350 filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 21V043000, reported on February 3, 2021, covers about 1,081 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V043000?
Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
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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