Recall 14V-647: 2007–2011 Lexus GS 350, 2007–2011 Lexus GS Hybrid and 11 more

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Oct 15, 2014, covering about 422,509 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-647
Report date
Oct 15, 2014
Vehicles affected
422,509
Owners notified
Mar 5, 2015

The problem

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.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V647000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Lexus GS 3502007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Lexus GS Hybrid2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Lexus GS3002006All years
Lexus GS4602008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Lexus IS 2502006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Lexus IS 250C2010All years
Lexus IS 3502006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Lexus IS 350C2010All years
Lexus IS F2008, 2009, 2010All years
Lexus LS4602007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Lexus LS460L2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
Lexus LS600H2010All years
Lexus LS600HL2008, 2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V-647?

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.

How is recall 14V-647 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.