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Vehicle recall 10V309000 · July 6, 2010

Lexus IS 350, GS 350 and 5 more models

Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 Lexus passenger cars manufactured from August 26, 2005 through August 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence
The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2010. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Notes
Toyota recall no. Ale.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
10V309000
Reported to NHTSA
July 6, 2010
Filed by
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign
ALE
Owner notification
September 2, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected
138,874
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Recall 10V309000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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