Recalls: Lexus XF50 LS 500
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 XF50 LS 500
2018 Lexus LS 500: engine may stall during acceleration
In December 2018, recall campaign LGGA0 was issued for Lexus LS 500 vehicles that were produced from 15 January 2018 to 29 August 2018. The engines in these vehicles had stop/start systems which automatically stopped the engine when the vehicle was stationary in traffic and restarted it when the driver lifted their foot off the brake. Due to improper programming of the engine control computer, the engine may stall during acceleration from the stationary position when the engine restarted within a specific time range after the engine had stopped. If this occurred, the loss of power would make the vehicle a hazard to other road users and increase the risk of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled Lexus LS 500 vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17211.
2017-18 Lexus XF50 LS 500 and LS 500h: tyre tread layer could separate
In March 2019, recall campaign UGG04 was issued for 2017-18 Lexus XF50 LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles. The run-flat tyres for these vehicles had a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tyre. Due to an improper assembly process, a crack could develop in the tyre sidewall reinforcement layer and expand over time. If this occurred, tyre deflection and tyre temperatures could increase. Under certain driving conditions, such as highway driving with low tyre pressure, portions of the tyre tread layer could separate, causing a reduction in vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a collision. The production ranges for the recalled vehicles were as follows:
- Lexus XF50 LS 500: manufactured from 2 October 2017 to 14 June 2018; and,
- Lexus XF50 LS 500h: manufactured from 27 July to 29 June 2018.
For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17377.
2017-19 Lexus XF50 LS 500 and LS 500h: low-pressure fuel pump may stop working
In April 2020 and November 2020, recall campaigns VGG17 and VGG05 were issued for Lexus XF50 LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles that were manufactured from July 2017 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.
Problems and faults: Lexus XF50 LS 500
Overview
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Problems and faults: Lexus XF50 LS 500
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Lexus XF50 LS 500.
