Recalls: Lexus L10 GS
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Lexus L10 GS
2013-19 Lexus L10 GS: low-pressure fuel pump may stop working
In April 2020 and November 2020, recall campaigns VGG17 and VGG05 were issued for Lexus L10 GS 200, GS 250, GS 300, GS 350 and GS 450h vehicles that were manufactured from September 2013 to April 2019. In these vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could stop operating – if this occurred, the engine may stall and the vehicle may not restart; alternatively, the engine may not run smoothly. Beyond this, warning lights and messages may be displayed on the instrument panel. To fix, the low-pressure fuel pump was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18243.
2012-18 Lexus L10 GS: potential fuel leak from vent tube assembly
In December 2022, recall campaign XGG71 was issued for 2012-18 Lexus L10 GS vehicles, specifically the GS 200t, GS 250, GS 300h, GS 350 and GS 450h variants. Due to the design of the fuel tank vent tube assembly, there was a possibility it could develop a stress-related crack. Over time, the crack could expand and fuel could could leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire, posing a risk of injury to vehicle occupants, road users and bystanders. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005580.
Problems and faults: Lexus L10 GS
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Lexus L10 GS 350: difficulty closing boot
In August 2012, Lexus issued Service Bulletin L-SB-0065-12 for 2013 model year Lexus L10 GS 350 vehicles with VINs preceding JTHBE1BL#D5008228. In these vehicles, it may be difficult to close the boot. To fix, the four rubber cushions located in the lower portion of the boot lid were to be replaced.
2013-14 Lexus L10 GS 350 and GS 450h: won’t start and steering lock engaged
In May 2014, Lexus issued Tech Tip L-TT-0113-13 for 2013-14 model year Lexus GS 350 and GS 450h vehicles for the following symptoms:
- The vehicle would not start or ‘ready-20’; and,
- The steering wheel lock would be engaged such that the steering wheel could only be turned slightly.
If the driver tried to start or ‘ready-20’ the vehicle while there was tension on the steering lock actuator, it would not be able to fully disengage when the ‘Engine Start Stop’ or ‘Power’ switch was depressed. These circumstances would cause the vehicle message centre to display the ‘Steering Lock Engaged’ error message and the vehicle would fail to start or ‘ready-20’.
To overcome this problem, the driver was to move the steering wheel from side-to-side to relax tension on the steering lock actuator. Once the steering lock actuator was free to disengage, the driver would be able to start or ‘ready-20’ the vehicle the vehicle.
