Lexus RX300 Recall R/2023/299: Affected Vehicles Are Fitted With A High-pressure Fuel Pump Which Over Time Could Develop…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 23SD-108
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled RX300 vehicles built between 12 March 2018 and 12 March 2018. Some 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.. The dealer will check and replace high pressure fuel pump if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some 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..
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected 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. Defect: Affected 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. Remedy: Check and replace high pressure fuel pump if necessary.�
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire..
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace high pressure fuel pump if necessary.
Are You Affected?
RX300 built between 12 March 2018 and 12 March 2018 may be included. Lexus estimates 1 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 23SD-108 or the DVSA reference R/2023/299. 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 NX450H+DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production | Urgent | R/2023/209 | |
| 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 | |
| Lexus CT2000HPossibility of a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2017/332 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2023/280 on 12 Oct 2023, for due to the software programming for the DCM memory capacity there is a possibility that…. The one launched after it was R/2024/250 on 5 Aug 2024, for lSS & TSS 3.0 forward recognition camera on multiple models. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/299, launched 20 November 2023. 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.