Lexus Lexus GS, Lexus IS Recall R/2016/080: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 May 2016
- Launched
- 10,958
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled Lexus GS, Lexus IS vehicles built between 28 September 2004 and 14 September 2007. The fuel pressure sensor may not have correctly tightened during assembly. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace seal and tighten pressure sensor to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel pressure sensor may not have correctly tightened during assembly. Over time this may affect the seal and allow fuel odour to escape. This could ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The fuel pressure sensor may not have correctly tightened during assembly. Over time this may affect the seal and allow fuel odour to escape. This could ignite in the presence of an ignition source. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace seal and tighten pressure sensor to specification.
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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: on affected vehicles replace seal and tighten pressure sensor to specification.
Are You Affected?
Lexus GS, Lexus IS built between 28 September 2004 and 14 September 2007 may be included. Lexus estimates 10,958 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 campaign code TBA or the DVSA reference R/2016/080. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RX300Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2023/299 | |
| Lexus NX450H+DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production | Urgent | R/2023/209 | |
| 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 Gs-F, Lexus LC500, Lexus Rc-FFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2018/050 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2015/110 on 10 Jul 2015, for loss of stability. The one launched after it was R/2016/295 on 16 Jan 2017, for parking brake may not activate correctly. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/080, launched 26 May 2016. 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.