Lexus Lexus Recall R/1999/043: Possible Separation Of Lower Suspension Ball Joint, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jul 1999
- Launched
- 2,230
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1999/043
- DVSA reference
Lexus recalled Lexus vehicles built between 1 July 1995 and 30 July 1997. The front suspension lower ball joint may separate from the steering knuckle with a consequent adverse effect on vehicle control. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the affected joint with a quality assured example. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension lower ball joint may separate from the steering knuckle with a consequent adverse effect on vehicle control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT Defect: The front suspension lower ball joint may separate from the steering knuckle with a consequent adverse effect on vehicle control. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the affected joint with a quality assured example.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible separation of lower suspension ball joint.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the affected joint with a quality assured example.
Are You Affected?
Lexus built between 1 July 1995 and 30 July 1997 may be included. Lexus estimates 2,230 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/1999/043. 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 | |
| LexusPossibility of underbonnet fire | Urgent | R/1998/017 | |
| LexusPossible failure of suspension ball joint | Book soon | R/1995/022 | |
| 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 Lexus recall launched before it was R/1998/017 on 11 Jun 1998, for possibility of underbonnet fire. The one launched after it was RCOMP/2000/2 on 13 Sep 2000, for operation of accelerator pedal may be affected. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 1999 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1999/043, launched 19 July 1999. 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.