Lexus Lexus Gs-F, Lexus LC500, Lexus Rc-F Recall R/2018/050: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Apr 2018
- Launched
- 393
- vehicles in the UK
- LGG12
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled Lexus Gs-F, Lexus LC500, Lexus Rc-F vehicles built between 6 June 2014 and 4 December 2017. Under certain operating conditions resonance caused by fuel pressure could damage the pulsation damper in either of the high pressure fuel pumps. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the high pressure fuel pumps with a nev version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain operating conditions resonance caused by fuel pressure could damage the pulsation damper in either of the high pressure fuel pumps. This damage can lead to abnormal noise/vibration and over time can cause the pump cover to develop a fatigue crack and fuel may leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Under certain operating conditions resonance caused by fuel pressure could damage the pulsation damper in either of the high pressure fuel pumps. This damage can lead to abnormal noise/vibration and over time can cause the pump cover to develop a fatigue crack and fuel may leak. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the high pressure fuel pumps with a nev version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to abnormal noise/vibration and over time can cause the pump cover to develop a fatigue crack and fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the high pressure fuel pumps with a nev version.
Are You Affected?
Lexus Gs-F, Lexus LC500, Lexus Rc-F built between 6 June 2014 and 4 December 2017 may be included. Lexus estimates 393 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 LGG12 or the DVSA reference R/2018/050. 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 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 | |
| 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 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/2017/332 on 22 Jan 2018, for possibility of a fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2018/241 on 1 Oct 2018, for due to improper programming in the ECU possible loss of motive power and the hybrid system…. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/050, launched 9 April 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.