2006–2007 Lexus GS, 2006–2008 Lexus IS, 2007–2008 Lexus LS Recall: Engine and Engine Cooling
NHTSA campaign 09V020000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jan 16, 2009 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.
The risk
OVER TIME, THE CORROSION MAY CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA/LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
TOYOTA RECALL NO. 9LACUSTOMERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Lexus GS recalls
- 2016–2020 Lexus GS and 2 other models — Low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail
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- 2006 Lexus GS and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- 2006 Lexus GS and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, HIGH STRESS AREAS MAY HAVE BEEN…
- 2006 Lexus GS and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE FRONT SEAT BELT…
Other campaigns involving Lexus vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V020000 (manufacturer number 9LA). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.