NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
93 reports76,000 miles · Dec 18, 2013
Structure
MY 2006 LEXUS IS 350 HAS A DEFECTIVE, MELTING DASH PANEL THAT REFLECTS A GLARE ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS IT IMPAIRS MY VISION TO SEE CLEARLY WHILE DRIVING. NEWER 2008-UP MODELS ARE MADE WITH DIFFERENT MATERIAL & DESIGN AND DON'T HAVE THIS ISSUE. WHEN I CALLED LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE TO COMPLAIN OF THE MELTI…
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MY 2006 LEXUS IS 350 HAS A DEFECTIVE, MELTING DASH PANEL THAT REFLECTS A GLARE ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS IT IMPAIRS MY VISION TO SEE CLEARLY WHILE DRIVING. NEWER 2008-UP MODELS ARE MADE WITH DIFFERENT MATERIAL & DESIGN AND DON'T HAVE THIS ISSUE. WHEN I CALLED LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE TO COMPLAIN OF THE MELTING DASH TO ASK FOR A NEW DASH PANEL THEY DENIED MY REQUEST BECAUSE I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. LEXUS IS IGNORING OWNERS WITH MODELS MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE NEWLY REDESIGNED DASH & DOOR PANELS. LEXUS KNOWS THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AS THEY HAVE EVEN RELEASED A TSIB(L-SB-0144-11). NOT ONLY IS THE DASH DEFECTIVE BUT THE DOOR PANELS GET STICKY AND MARKS EASILY WITH BARELY A TOUCH. I WAS AFRAID TO TOUCH THE DASH & DOOR PANELS FOR THE FEAR OF ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGING IT. I EVEN BOUGHT A SUNSHADE COVER TO PREVENT THE DASH FROM GETTING HOT, HOWEVER WHENEVER I TOOK OFF THE SUNSHADE I INEVITABLY SCRAPED THE SOFT, BRITTLE DASH. THIS IS ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD AS ALL OF THESE ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES LOWERS THE CAR VALUE. THIS IS BECOMING A WIDESPREAD ISSUE AS IT IS VERY COMMON ON ONLINE FORUMS LIKE CLUBLEXUS.COM AND MYIS.COM. I ACTUALLY GOT THE IDEA TO SUBMIT THIS INQUIRY FROM ANOTHER 06-08 IS 250 OWNER WHO WENT THROUGH NHTSA. I BELIEVE THE DASH PANEL IS A SAFETY HAZARD IN THAT THE SHINY GLARE FROM THE WINDSHIELD MAKES IT DANGEROUS FOR ME TO DRIVE ENDANGERING MY LIFE AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. I ALSO WISH TO HAVE NEW DOOR PANELS FROM THE NEWLY DESIGNED MODEL'S DOOR PANELS AS THESE NUISANCES CAN SIGNIFICANTLY DEPRECIATE THE CAR'S VALUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10556521
48,000 miles · Dec 3, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes
THE CAR LIKE MANY PUSH BUTTON START CARS REQUIRES THAT YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN STARTING, BUT THE CAR WILL NOT START SOMETIMES AND/OR REQUIRES A LOT OF FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO START THE CAR WHICH IS APPARENTLY DUE TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER GOING BAD. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR OR AB…
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THE CAR LIKE MANY PUSH BUTTON START CARS REQUIRES THAT YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN STARTING, BUT THE CAR WILL NOT START SOMETIMES AND/OR REQUIRES A LOT OF FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO START THE CAR WHICH IS APPARENTLY DUE TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER GOING BAD. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR OR ABOUT 9000 MILES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER AND TOLD THEM WHAT I THOUGHT WAS WRONG BECAUSE IF YOU GOOGLE "LEXUS IS350 BRAKE PEDAL HARD" OR "LEXUS NOT STARTING" YOU WILL SEE THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH THEIR LEXUS, AND NOT JUST WITH THIS LEXUS MODEL. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE BRAKE BOOSTER IS THE PROBLEM AND THAT THE COST TO REPLACE IT WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $1,100.00. AFTER CONTACTING LEXUS CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND POINTING OUT THAT A LOT OF LEXUS OWNERS SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, THEY SAID IT IS NOT UNDER RECALL, AND THAT I MUST PAY FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR. I CAN SEE SITUATIONS WHERE A CAR NOT STARTING COULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT MORE UPSETTING IS THAT THERE IS CLEARLY A DEFECT THAT MANY LEXUS OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING, LEXUS PROBABLY KNOWS IT, BUT WILL NOT CORRECT IT OR RECALL IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10554667
62,000 miles · Nov 17, 2013
Tires
FRONT TIRES ON MY VEHICLE ARE DELAMINATING IN THE TREAD AREA ROUGHLY 1-2 INCHES FROM THE SIDEWALL (BOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGE OF TIRE). TREADWEAR OTHERWISE IS FINE (APPROXIMATELY 29,000 MILES USAGE). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10552599
75,000 miles · Nov 1, 2013
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD AND ALL OF THE DOOR PANELS HAVE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD AND ALL OF THE DOOR PANELS HAVE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75000.
NHTSA ODI #10550473
90,000 miles · Oct 24, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
MY VEHICLE, AND DOING RESEARCH THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER LEXUS MODELS AND YEARS ALL EXPERIENCING OIL LOSS FROM THE TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET CAUSING OIL LOSS THAT COULD POSE A POTENTIAL RISK TO THE ENGINE FROM OIL LOSS AND AFFECT DRIVABILITY AND SAFETY. LEXUS HAS NOT PROVIDED A RECALL ON THIS KNOWN ISSUE. THEY REQUEST $3500 TO …
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MY VEHICLE, AND DOING RESEARCH THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER LEXUS MODELS AND YEARS ALL EXPERIENCING OIL LOSS FROM THE TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET CAUSING OIL LOSS THAT COULD POSE A POTENTIAL RISK TO THE ENGINE FROM OIL LOSS AND AFFECT DRIVABILITY AND SAFETY. LEXUS HAS NOT PROVIDED A RECALL ON THIS KNOWN ISSUE. THEY REQUEST $3500 TO FIX THE LEAK WITH A NEW GASKET. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO EVENTUALLY LOCK UP THE ENGINE IF ENOUGH OIL LEAKS OUT AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10549420
80,700 miles · Oct 15, 2013
Visibility/wiper
REAR VIEW MIRROR INSIDE VEHICLE IS BECOMING DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT! ACCORDING TO LEXUS FORMS AND DEALERSHIPS, THE MIRROR IS FLAKING FROM THE INSIDE AND IF OUT OF WARRANTY WILL COST OVER $1000 TO REPAIR. I DO UNDERSTAND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON A VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THIS IS CLEARLY A POORLY MADE PART AND MANY O…
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REAR VIEW MIRROR INSIDE VEHICLE IS BECOMING DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT! ACCORDING TO LEXUS FORMS AND DEALERSHIPS, THE MIRROR IS FLAKING FROM THE INSIDE AND IF OUT OF WARRANTY WILL COST OVER $1000 TO REPAIR. I DO UNDERSTAND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON A VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THIS IS CLEARLY A POORLY MADE PART AND MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVE HAD THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE. I FEEL IT IS A THE DEALERS COST FOR THE PART AND REPLACEMENT WHEN IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE OF THE CAR, REGARDLESS IF THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I DO NOT HAVE EXPENDABLE MONEY TO FIX SUCH A HAZARDOUS ISSUE ON SUCH A "LUXURY VEHICLE," THAT I PAID SO MUCH FOR. I BELIEVE THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY PART AND REPLACE AT LITTLE TO NO CHARGE! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10547918
54,000 miles · Jul 27, 2012
Tires
I HAVE MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 225/40 ZR DOT NUMBER 4MCR 002X 4310 ON MY 2006 LEXUS IS 350. I HAD THE FIRST SET INSTALLED IN APRIL 2, 2009 AT 24K MILES AS REPLACEMENT TO MY ORIGINAL TIRES.BY APRIL 09 2011 I HAD TO GET THE TIRES REPLACE BECAUSE OF CHUNKING, LARGE CHUNKS HAD COME OFF AT EITHER SIDE OF THE CENTER LINE. I HAVE T…
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I HAVE MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 225/40 ZR DOT NUMBER 4MCR 002X 4310 ON MY 2006 LEXUS IS 350. I HAD THE FIRST SET INSTALLED IN APRIL 2, 2009 AT 24K MILES AS REPLACEMENT TO MY ORIGINAL TIRES.BY APRIL 09 2011 I HAD TO GET THE TIRES REPLACE BECAUSE OF CHUNKING, LARGE CHUNKS HAD COME OFF AT EITHER SIDE OF THE CENTER LINE. I HAVE THE SAME TIRES IN THE BACK ALBEIT SLIGHTLY WIDER WITH NO PROBLEMS, FEB. 09, 2011 AT 47K MILES THE TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME BRAND AND MODEL FOR ASTHETIC PURPOSES AND PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR ON. AT 57K MILES MARCH 2012 I NOTICED THE TIRES EXHIBITING THE SAME CHUNKING. I WENT TO COSTCO WERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES AND I WAS TOLD THAT MICHELIN SAYS IT IS COMMON AND DOES NOT AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TIRE, THE CHUNKS DEPTH ARE OVER A 1/4 OF AN INCH DEEP ALMOST TO THE BELT. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10468052
76,000 miles · Apr 14, 2011
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY/OPERATE IN FRONT END COLLISION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395902
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - COPY OF LETTER SENT TO LEXUS CORPORATION FROM RE TO PROBLEMS WITH HER 2006 LEXUS IS350. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING GRINDING SOUNDS UPON START-UP. THREE DAYS LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE GRINDING SOUND WAS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAMSHAFT GEAR ASSEMBLY. AFTER LEAVING THE D…
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S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - COPY OF LETTER SENT TO LEXUS CORPORATION FROM RE TO PROBLEMS WITH HER 2006 LEXUS IS350. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING GRINDING SOUNDS UPON START-UP. THREE DAYS LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE GRINDING SOUND WAS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAMSHAFT GEAR ASSEMBLY. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, THE CONSUMER SMELLED A FAINT BURNT ODOR, BUT ASSUMED THE AIR FILTER MIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER A WHILE, THE SMELL BECAME WORSE AND THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED STATING THE ENGINE OIL WAS LOW. THE SMOKE INSTANTLY INCREASED. THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE FREEWAY . THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING SOUNDS AS SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING STRUCTURE. THE NEXT DAY, A TOW TRUCK WAS SENT TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE. FIVE DAYS LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT WHEN THE GASKET WAS REPLACED DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS THAT WERE RECALLED, A PART WAS LEFT LOOSE AND CAUSED THE ENGINE OIL TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THAT SEVERAL FLUSHES WERE DONE TO MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A 100%. ON NOVEMBER 25, 2010 WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD THE GRINDING SOUND AGAIN, THEN SHE NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE JUMP FROM HIGH TO LOW IN A MATTER OF SECONDS, FOLLOWED BY THE BATTERY SIGNAL, INDICATING A LOW BATTERY, BUT THEN QUICKLY DISAPPEARED. AS THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE, A RATTLING NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE RELEASED SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. FOUR DAYS LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAP ON THE RADIATOR FLUID HAD BROKEN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING PROPERLY, BUT THEY DISCOVERED OIL RESIDUE LEFT ON THE ENGINE THAT WAS CAUSING THE FOUL ODOR. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. JB
NHTSA ODI #10375708
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 2010
Equipment
I RECENTLY HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT LEXUS TO COMPLETE THE FLOOR MAT ENTRAPMENT RECALL PROCEDURES. I WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT THE NEW REPLACEMENT ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS THAT WERE PROVIDED TO ME ARE MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE ORIGINAL ONES. THE NEW FLOOR MATS ARE EXTREMELY SLICK AND ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION MY FOOT S…
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I RECENTLY HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT LEXUS TO COMPLETE THE FLOOR MAT ENTRAPMENT RECALL PROCEDURES. I WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT THE NEW REPLACEMENT ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS THAT WERE PROVIDED TO ME ARE MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE ORIGINAL ONES. THE NEW FLOOR MATS ARE EXTREMELY SLICK AND ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION MY FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE MAT AND INTO ONE OF THE PEDALS. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND I HAVE REMOVED THE REPLACEMENT MATS FROM THE VEHICLE AS I DO NOT FEEL SAFE USING THEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10348926
Official recalls
8Oct 17, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. 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 J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. 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 J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. 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 J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Jun 26, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
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Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Jan 9, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
May 23, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Oct 15, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Sep 4, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Jan 30, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10, 2011. The nuts that fasten the wiper arms may be insufficiently torqued such that if the wiper arms are restricted by an external load, such as a buildup of heavy snow, one or both of the wipers may become inoperative.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Jul 6, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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