Lexus Lexus Recall R/1995/022: Possible Failure Of Suspension Ball Joint, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 26 Jun 1995
- Launched
- 1,298
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/022
- DVSA reference
Lexus recalled Lexus vehicles built between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1994. The spherical portions of certain lower suspension ball joints were produced with surfaces which were not smooth. The dealer will replace the subject ball joints with quality assured examples. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The spherical portions of certain lower suspension ball joints were produced with surfaces which were not smooth. The resulting friction could result in rapid wear and may lead to separation of the ball joint.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAILURE OF SUSPENSION BALL JOINT Defect: The spherical portions of certain lower suspension ball joints were produced with surfaces which were not smooth. The resulting friction could result in rapid wear and may lead to separation of the ball joint. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the subject ball joints with quality assured examples.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in rapid wear and may lead to separation of the ball joint.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject ball joints with quality assured examples.
Are You Affected?
Lexus built between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1994 may be included. Lexus estimates 1,298 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lexus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lexus.
- Book with any franchised Lexus dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/022. See how to get a Lexus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| LexusFront seat belt locking system may not release when activated | Urgent | R/2006/065 | |
| LexusPossible separation of lower suspension ball joint | Urgent | R/1999/043 | |
| LexusPossibility of underbonnet fire | Urgent | R/1998/017 | |
| Lexus NXCertain spot welds might be missing | Book soon | R/2022/109 | |
| Lexus CT2000HThe gas in the back door damper stay may leak | Book soon | R/2019/350 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1998/017 on 11 Jun 1998, for possibility of underbonnet fire. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/022, launched 26 June 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.