Lexus Lexus CT2000H Recall R/2017/332: Possibility Of A Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 791
- vehicles in the UK
- GGG89
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled Lexus CT2000H vehicles built between 21 November 2016 and 7 April 2017. The resin weld between the fuel tank and the fuel inlet pipe may be insufficient because the fuel tank and fuel inlet pipe were misaligned during the manufacturing process. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the fuel tank with a correctly manufactured version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The resin weld between the fuel tank and the fuel inlet pipe may be insufficient because the fuel tank and fuel inlet pipe were misaligned during the manufacturing process.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK Defect: There is a possibility that the resin weld between the fuel tank and the fuel inlet pipe may be insufficient because the fuel tank and fuel inlet pipe were misaligned during the manufacturing process. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the fuel tank with a correctly manufactured version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of a fuel leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the fuel tank with a correctly manufactured version.
Are You Affected?
Lexus CT2000H built between 21 November 2016 and 7 April 2017 may be included. Lexus estimates 791 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 GGG89 or the DVSA reference R/2017/332. 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 CT2000HThe gas in the back door damper stay may leak | Book soon | R/2019/350 | |
| 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 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/2016/295 on 16 Jan 2017, for parking brake may not activate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2018/050 on 9 Apr 2018, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/332, launched 22 January 2018. 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.