Vehicle recall 18V432000 · June 26, 2018

Lexus IS 350, GS 350 and 2 more models

The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.

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

Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 18V432000
Reported to NHTSA: June 26, 2018
Filed by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Manufacturer campaign: JLF
Owner notification: August 23, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected: 114,998
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

Recall 18V432000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Lexus GS 350 (2007-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Lexus GS Hybrid (2007-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Lexus IS 350 (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Lexus IS 350C (2010-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

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