The 2018 Lexus LC500 has 3 recalls, all involving the fuel system: a cracked fuel pump cover can leak fuel near an ignition source, and a separate fuel pump failure can stall the engine while driving.
Both fuel pump stall risks describe the same underlying problem, where the pump loses enough function to cut engine power unexpectedly, leaving the driver without acceleration and potentially without full brake boost, raising the risk of a crash. The fuel leak concern is specific to vehicles equipped with the 5.0L V8 engine and its dual high-pressure fuel pump setup, where a damaged pulsation damper can fatigue and crack the pump cover, allowing raw gasoline to escape. Fuel near hot engine components or an electrical spark creates a fire risk even when the car appears to be running normally.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pulsation damper inside one of the high pressure fuel pumps may crack under certain operating conditions, potentially cracking the fuel pump cover.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both high pressure fuel pumps at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
