Lexus Lexus ES350, Lexus GS250, Lexus GS450 And 12 More Recall R/2020/060: Fuel Pump Impeller Can Crack And Cause Fuel Pump To Become Inoprative, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 6,787
- vehicles in the UK
- 20SMD-004
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled Lexus ES350, Lexus GS250, Lexus GS450 and 12 more vehicles built between 2 September 2013 and 9 September 2019. The low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative. The dealer will replace the fuel pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL PUMP IMPELLER CAN CRACK AND CAUSE FUEL PUMP TO BECOME INOPRATIVE Defect: On affected vehicles the low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative. Remedy: Replace the fuel pump.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel pump impeller can crack and cause fuel pump to become inoprative.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel pump.
Are You Affected?
Lexus ES350, Lexus GS250, Lexus GS450 and 12 more built between 2 September 2013 and 9 September 2019 may be included. Lexus estimates 6,787 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 20SMD-004 or the DVSA reference R/2020/060. 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 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 ES300H, Lexus LS500, Lexus LS500H, Lexus UX250HBrake booster pump may stop working | Urgent | R/2019/249 | |
| Lexus LS500HPossible crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the run-flat tyres | Book soon | R/2019/067 | |
| Lexus LC500HDue to improper programming in the ECU possible loss of motive power and the hybrid system will shut down | Urgent | R/2018/241 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2019/350 on 18 Nov 2019, for the gas in the back door damper stay may leak. The one launched after it was R/2021/316 on 15 Nov 2021, for the emergency calling system (ecall) may not function when required. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/060, launched 5 October 2020. 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.