NHTSA campaign 21V043000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 21V043000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
What can happen
During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Repair
Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.