2006 Lexus Is 350 | 2008 Lexus Gs 350 | 2010 Lexus Gs 350 | 2010 Lexus Is 350 | 2009 Lexus Is 350 | 2011 Lexus Is 350c | 2010 Lexus Is 350c | 2011 Lexus Gs 350 | 2011 Lexus Is 350 | 2007 Lexus Gs 350 | 2007 Lexus Is 350 | 2008 Lexus Is 350 | 2009 Lexus Gs 350 — Engine
Published September 4, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 4, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V395000, published September 4, 2013. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2006 Lexus Is 350 | 2008 Lexus Gs 350 | 2010 Lexus Gs 350 | 2010 Lexus Is 350 | 2009 Lexus Is 350 | 2011 Lexus Is 350c | 2010 Lexus Is 350c | 2011 Lexus Gs 350 | 2011 Lexus Is 350 | 2007 Lexus Gs 350 | 2007 Lexus Is 350 | 2008 Lexus Is 350 | 2009 Lexus Gs 350 — Engine.
What's the hazard
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LEXUS
- Model
- IS 350
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2006 LEXUS IS 350 | 2008 LEXUS GS 350 | 2010 LEXUS GS 350 | 2010 LEXUS IS 350 | 2009 LEXUS IS 350 | 2011 LEXUS IS 350C | 2010 LEXUS IS 350C | 2011 LEXUS GS 350 | 2011 LEXUS IS 350 | 2007 LEXUS GS 350 | 2007 LEXUS IS 350 | 2008 LEXUS IS 350 | 2009 LEXUS GS 350
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Lexus Is 350 | 2008 Lexus Gs 350 | 2010 Lexus Gs 350 | 2010 Lexus Is 350 | 2009 Lexus Is 350 | 2011 Lexus Is 350c | 2010 Lexus Is 350c | 2011 Lexus Gs 350 | 2011 Lexus Is 350 | 2007 Lexus Gs 350 | 2007 Lexus Is 350 | 2008 Lexus Is 350 | 2009 Lexus Gs 350 — Engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V395000 on September 4, 2013. Reported hazard: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LEXUS. Model: IS 350.