Lexus Lexus LS500H Recall R/2019/067: Possible Crack Could Develop On The Sidewall Reinforcement Layer Of The Run-flat Tyres, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 12 Aug 2019
- Launched
- 79
- vehicles in the UK
- 19SMD-009
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled Lexus LS500H vehicles built between 10 October 2017 and 29 May 2018. Due to an improper assembly process a crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the tyre. The dealer will replace affected tyres. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an improper assembly process a crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the tyre.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE SIDEWALL REINFORCEMENT LAYER OF THE RUN-FLAT TYRES Defect: Due to an improper assembly process a crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the tyre. Remedy: Replace affected tyres.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the run-flat tyres.
The Fix
The dealer will replace affected tyres.
Are You Affected?
Lexus LS500H built between 10 October 2017 and 29 May 2018 may be included. Lexus estimates 79 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 19SMD-009 or the DVSA reference R/2019/067. 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 ES, Lexus LS500, Lexus LS500H, Lexus NX and 3 moreDue to the software programming for the DCM memory capacity there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable | Urgent | R/2023/280 | |
| 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 ES300H, Lexus LS500, Lexus LS500H, Lexus UX250HBrake booster pump may stop working | Urgent | R/2019/249 | |
| Lexus LS460, Lexus LS600HSteering control ECU | Urgent | R/2010/055 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2019/123 on 11 May 2019, for the emergency calling system may not be enabled. The one launched after it was R/2019/249 on 4 Nov 2019, for brake booster pump may stop working. You can also see every Lexus recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/067, launched 12 August 2019. 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.