Illustrative photo: Source Lexus

Lexus IS (2011 – 2018)

fire fuel

24/12/2022

Reason for the recall:

Due to the improper design of the flange attaching the vent tube to the fuel tank, a stress-related crack could develop on the outer surface of the flange and expand over time. This could result in a fuel leak, leading to an increased fire risk.

The 2011 – 2018 Lexus IS vehicles are affected by this recall.

Lexus recall code: 22SMD-114
Affected models: GS F (URL10), GS200t / GS300 (ARL10), GS250 (GRL11), GS300h (AWL10), GS350 (GRL15 / GRL16), GS450h (GWL10), IS200t / IS300 (ASE30), IS250 (GSE30), IS300h (AVE30), RC F (USC10), RC200t / RC300 (ASC10), RC300h (AVC10), RC350 (GSC10); Model Year: 2011~2018.
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 71,000

Source: Rapex Alert 51/2022 A12/01862/22

Type of alert	Serious
Production period	2011 - 2018
Risk	Fire
Type/number of model	e112001/116020616, e112001/116020617, e112007/46015006, e112007/46015007, e112007/46015211, e112007/46288302, e112007/46288303, e112007/46297102, e112007/46364101, e112001/116020616, e112007/46015006, e112007/46288302, e62001/116010608, e62001/116010609, e62001/116010610, e62001/116010611, e62001/116010612, e62001/116010613, e112007/46288300, e112007/46288301, e112001/116020616, e112001/116020617, e112007/46015006, e112007/46288300, e112007/46288301, e112007/46288302, e112007/46288303, e112007/46364101, e112007/46370401, e62001/116010613, e62007/46011105, e62007/46011106, e62007/46016303, e62007/46016603, e112007/46153200, e112007/46153202 e112007/46370400, e62001/116010613, e62007/46011105, e62007/46011106, e62007/46016302, e62007/46016303, e62007/46016603, e62007/46016604, e62007/46019500, e62007/46022100 e62007/46003500, e62007/46011105, e62007/46022100, e112001/116020610, e112001/116020611, e112001/116020612, e112001/116020613, e112001/116020614, e112001/1160206*15,
Country of origin	Japan
Alert submitted by	Portugal
Measures taken by economic operators	Recall of the product from end users
Products were found and measures were taken also in	See the source
Published by Rapex	23/12/2022

This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").

What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a Lexus dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.