Vehicle recall R/2019/067

Lexus LS recall: Possible crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the run-flat tyres

DVSA recall R/2019/067 names the Lexus LS. It was launched 12 August 2019. It covers vehicles built 10 October 2017 to 29 May 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/067
Launched: 12 August 2019
Issued by: LEXUS
Manufacturer reference: 19SMD-009
Vehicles: 79 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to an improper assembly process a crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the tyre.

The fix

Replace affected tyres.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500h)	10 October 2017 to 29 May 2018	79

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/249 Brake booster pump may stop working 4 November 2019, Lexus LS, Lexus UX, Lexus ES
R/2020/060 Fuel pump impeller can crack and cause fuel pump to become inoprative 5 October 2020, Lexus NX, Lexus LS, Lexus RX and others
R/2023/280 Due 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. 12 October 2023, Lexus RX, Lexus UX, Lexus LS and others
R/2014/135 Risk of fire 24 November 2014, Lexus GS, Lexus LS, Lexus IS
R/2024/252 Camera Replacement on Multiple Models 12 August 2024, Lexus ES, Lexus LS, Lexus NX and others
R/2025/275 Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models (Lexus) 24 November 2025, Lexus LS, Lexus RX

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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