Gs450H Recall

[AmbroseJohn]

I've just been to the Lexus web site and entered my reg in the recall check and it indicates my car is listed for a recall.

It's an 08 GS450h SE L

Does anyone know what it's about and is it possible that it's already been done?

[is200 Newbie]

There was an indication this week that a recall was about to happen with Toyota / Nissan and another foreign make due to possible issues with the airbags for cars manufactured between 2002 and 2008

I am not sure if a recall for Lexus would be issued from Toyota itself?

But if it is and it is for the airbags then considering the IS has 8 air bags then its going to be an expensive recall for them I think.

There is a current recall for some Lexus models for a fuel pipe issue but I am not sure which models

[AmbroseJohn]

I know there was a recall for valve spring failures a while ago. I have a full Lexus service history, so I'm assuming this couldn't have been missed.

I've emailed Lexus because as I've just bought the car, my details won't be on their database.

[mr2lad]

The only recall I see on the site is for a fuel delivery pipe and its gasket..... I had mine done on my LS600hl last month effects numerous Lexus models gs450h included...... This is a. 3hour job and they put £25 of fuel back into your car as a bonus..... You must have a recall letters of confirmation before Lexus will do the recall.... On the Lexus site put in your reg n vin No and this will let you know if your GS450h is affected.....

[AmbroseJohn]

If the recall applies, the previous owner will have the letter. :)

I can't find any where on the Lexus site to inform them of change of ownership.

[mr2lad]

Did you buyer off a private seller....garage or Lexus dealer..... 3yrs ago I bought a 08 GS450h SEL from a garage in Bournemouth and Lexus contacted me on something unrelated to recalls so they have a way of knowing who owns it if a recall is called..... Think you will find the vosa (or whatever there called know) are involved when recalls are announced and will get details via dvla

..... Just phone up a Lexus dealer and inquire about recalls and the ball will start rolling from there plus they'll ask for your details and will be logged on their database

[AmbroseJohn]

I bought it from a small dealer in Warrington.

I've emailed Lexus, so maybe they'll be in touch.

Thanks for the info.

[Hayne]

I contacted my local Lexus dealer when I first bought the car for printouts of the full Lexus history.

Since then, I have had 2 recall notices for the fuel pipe.

As long as your local dealer knows who owns the car, you should get the letter. Just give the service department a call.

[AmbroseJohn]

Thanks for the info.

[ZXSpectrum]

From what I can recall (Excuse the pun) there has been 4 recalls on my 2006 GS450H As follows:

Valve Springs

Rear Calipers

Tow Bar

Fuel Pipe and gasket.

Mine doesn't have a tow bar and I have now given up calling Lexus to tell them that but the others have been done as far as I am aware.