Lexus Lexus ES300H, Lexus LS500, Lexus LS500H And 1 More Recall R/2019/249: Brake Booster Pump May Stop Working, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 228
- vehicles in the UK
- 19SMD-063L
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled Lexus ES300H, Lexus LS500, Lexus LS500H and 1 more vehicles built between 6 May 2019 and 31 May 2019. An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating. The dealer will inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY STOP WORKING Defect: An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating. Remedy: Inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the brake booster pump to stop operating.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Lexus ES300H, Lexus LS500, Lexus LS500H and 1 more built between 6 May 2019 and 31 May 2019 may be included. Lexus estimates 228 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-063L or the DVSA reference R/2019/249. 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 UX250H, Lexus UX300EThe emergency calling system (ecall) may not function when required | Book soon | R/2021/316 | |
| 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 LS500HPossible crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the run-flat tyres | Book soon | R/2019/067 | |
| Lexus NXParking brake may not activate correctly | Urgent | R/2016/295 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2019/067 on 12 Aug 2019, for possible crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the run-flat tyres. The one launched after it was R/2019/350 on 18 Nov 2019, for the gas in the back door damper stay may leak. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/249, launched 4 November 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.