Lexus Lexus GS 450H, Lexus GS300, Lexus GS350 And 7 More Recall R/2014/135: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Nov 2014
- Launched
- 9,712
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/135
- DVSA reference
Lexus recalled Lexus GS 450H, Lexus GS300, Lexus GS350 and 7 more vehicles built between 6 May 2005 and 15 July 2010. The fuel pressure sensor gasket may degrade and allow fuel to leak into the engine compartment. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to repair the fuel pipe and replace the fuel pressure sensor gasket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel pressure sensor gasket may degrade and allow fuel to leak into the engine compartment. In the presence of an ignition source the risk of fire is increased.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The fuel pressure sensor gasket may degrade and allow fuel to leak into the engine compartment. In the presence of an ignition source the risk of fire is increased. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to repair the fuel pipe and replace the fuel pressure sensor gasket.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to repair the fuel pipe and replace the fuel pressure sensor gasket.
Are You Affected?
Lexus GS 450H, Lexus GS300, Lexus GS350 and 7 more built between 6 May 2005 and 15 July 2010 may be included. Lexus estimates 9,712 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/2014/135. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus GS F, Lexus GS250, Lexus GS300H, Lexus GS450H and 6 moreFuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2022/345 | |
| Lexus ES350, Lexus GS250, Lexus GS450, Lexus GS450H and 11 moreFuel pump impeller can crack and cause fuel pump to become inoprative | Urgent | R/2020/060 | |
| Lexus IS220D, Lexus IS250Front wiper may become inoperative | Book soon | R/2013/015 | |
| Lexus IS250Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/006 | |
| Lexus GS300, Lexus IS220D, Lexus IS250, Lexus RX300Brake master cylinder may fail | Urgent | R/2010/170 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2013/104 on 16 Oct 2013, for vehicle could suddenly stop. The one launched after it was R/2015/110 on 10 Jul 2015, for loss of stability. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/135, launched 24 November 2014. 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.