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Vehicle recall R/2020/060

Lexus NX and others recall: Fuel pump impeller can crack and cause fuel pump to become inoprative

DVSA recall R/2020/060 names the Lexus NX, Lexus LS, Lexus RX, Lexus LC, Lexus GS, Lexus RC and 2 more Lexus models. It was launched 5 October 2020. It covers vehicles built 2 September 2013 to 9 September 2019.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2020/060
Launched
5 October 2020
Issued by
LEXUS
Manufacturer reference
20SMD-004
Vehicles
6,787 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative.

The fix

Replace the fuel pump.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 6,787.
ModelBuilt
Lexus ES (LEXUS ES350)3 July 2017 to 9 September 2019
Lexus GS (LEXUS GS250)2 September 2013 to 28 July 2014
Lexus GS (LEXUS GS250)2 September 2013 to 25 July 2014
Lexus GS (LEXUS GS250)9 September 2014 to 26 February 2015
Lexus GS (LEXUS GS450)2 September 2013 to 25 July 2014
Lexus GS (LEXUS GS450)9 September 2014 to 26 February 2015
Lexus GS (LEXUS GS450H)2 September 2013 to 25 July 2014
Lexus GS (LEXUS GS450H)2 September 2013 to 28 July 2014
Lexus GS (LEXUS GS450H)9 September 2014 to 26 February 2015
Lexus IS (LEXUS IS S/D H/V)3 July 2017 to 9 September 2019
Lexus LC (LEXUS LC500)3 July 2017 to 9 September 2019
Lexus LC (LEXUS LC500)6 October 2017 to 10 December 2018
Lexus LC (LEXUS LC500)6 October 2017 to 13 November 2018
Lexus LC (LEXUS LC500H)3 July 2017 to 9 September 2019
Lexus LC (LEXUS LC500H)6 October 2017 to 13 November 2018
Lexus LC (LEXUS LC500H)6 October 2017 to 10 December 2018
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS460)3 September 2013 to 19 February 2015
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500)3 July 2017 to 9 September 2019
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500)6 October 2017 to 25 October 2018
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500)6 October 2017 to 30 October 2018
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500)11 October 2017 to 15 October 2018
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500)11 October 2017 to 2 October 2018
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500H)3 July 2017 to 9 September 2019
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500H)6 October 2017 to 25 October 2018
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500H)6 October 2017 to 30 October 2018
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500H)11 October 2017 to 15 October 2018
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500H)11 October 2017 to 2 October 2018
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS600H)2 September 2013 to 23 February 2015
Lexus NX (LEXUS NX200T)1 December 2014 to 2 June 2015
Lexus RC (LEXUS RC350/300H)3 July 2017 to 9 September 2019
Lexus RX (LEXUS RX350/450H)3 July 2017 to 9 September 2019
Lexus RX (LEXUS RX450H)2 October 2017 to 6 May 2019
Lexus RX (LEXUS RX450H)2 October 2017 to 25 March 2019
Lexus RX (LEXUS RX450H)10 November 2017 to 6 May 2019
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/2019/249 Brake booster pump may stop working 4 November 2019, Lexus LS, Lexus UX, Lexus ES
  • 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/2022/109 Certain spot welds might be missing. 9 May 2022, Lexus NX
  • R/2018/241 Due to improper programming in the ECU possible loss of motive power and the hybrid system will shut down 1 October 2018, Lexus LC
  • R/2022/345 Fuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire. 23 January 2023, Lexus GS, Lexus IS, Lexus RC

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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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