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Lexus GS 450 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Lexus GS 450 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Lexus GS 450. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 2010 to 2023
  • Most recent 23 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2022/345
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 2 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2010 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Lexus GS 450?

Not every Lexus GS 450 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Lexus GS 450 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2010 to 2026

2010 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Lexus GS 450 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 1
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Lexus GS 450 recall, newest first

2023 1 recall

Fuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.

Launched 23 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2022/345 Manufacturer ref. XGG71 (22SMD-114)

Defect
Fuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Replace fuel tank vent tube assembly.
Vehicles affected
20,770 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Mar 2012 to 12 Apr 2018
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS GS450H”

2020 1 recall

Fuel pump impeller can crack and cause fuel pump to become inoprative

Launched 5 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/060 Manufacturer ref. 20SMD-004

Defect
On affected vehicles the low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative.
Remedy
Replace the fuel pump.
Vehicles affected
6,787 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Sept 2013 to 28 Jul 2014 and 9 Sept 2014 to 26 Feb 2015
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS GS450H”, “LEXUS GS450”

2014 1 recall

Risk of fire

Launched 24 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/135

Defect
The fuel pressure sensor gasket may degrade and allow fuel to leak into the engine compartment. In the presence of an ignition source the risk of fire is increased.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to repair the fuel pipe and replace the fuel pressure sensor gasket.
Vehicles affected
9,712 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Sept 2005 to 22 Jun 2010
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS GS 450H”

2010 1 recall

Engine may fail

Launched 2 August 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/084

Defect
One or more engine cylinder valve springs may fail which will cause abnormal noise and rough engine performance. In the worst case it is possible for the engine to fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the valve springs.
Vehicles affected
3,238 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Feb 2006 to 20 Jun 2008
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS GS 450H”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 4 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Lexus GS 450. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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