Vehicle recall R/2019/249

Lexus LS and others recall: Brake booster pump may stop working

DVSA recall R/2019/249 names the Lexus LS, Lexus UX and Lexus ES. It was launched 4 November 2019. It covers vehicles built 6 May 2019 to 31 May 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/249
Launched: 4 November 2019
Issued by: LEXUS
Manufacturer reference: 19SMD-063L
Vehicles: DVSA lists 228 on each model line

What can go wrong

An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating.

The fix

Inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 228. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Lexus ES (LEXUS ES300h)	6 May 2019 to 31 May 2019	228
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500)	6 May 2019 to 31 May 2019	228
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500h)	6 May 2019 to 31 May 2019	228
Lexus UX (LEXUS UX250h)	6 May 2019 to 31 May 2019	228

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2019/067 Possible crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the run-flat tyres 12 August 2019, Lexus LS
R/2019/123 The emergency calling system may not be enabled 11 May 2019, Lexus ES, Lexus UX
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/2021/316 THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM (eCall) MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN REQUIRED 15 November 2021, Lexus UX
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/2024/252 Camera Replacement on Multiple Models 12 August 2024, Lexus ES, Lexus LS, Lexus NX and others

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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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