The 2019 Lexus LS500 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine while driving, and a brake booster pump that can cut braking assist and disable the stability control system.
Both of those failures raise the risk of a crash, particularly at highway speeds where an unexpected engine shutdown or sudden reduction in braking force leaves little time to react. The fuel pump defect can cause the engine to cut out without warning, requiring the driver to coast to a stop with no power assist. The brake booster pump failure is a separate concern: when that pump gives out, the electronic stability control system can deactivate at the same time, meaning the vehicle loses both the power assistance that makes the brake pedal easier to press firmly and the automatic intervention that helps prevent skids or loss of control on slippery or uneven surfaces. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the fuel pump issue, and a subsequent campaign was issued to address vehicles that remained affected.
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 brake booster pump may fail, which disables the Vehicle Stability Control system and reduces braking assist power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake booster pump and replace it if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
