LEXUS IS 350 2009: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V395000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | IS 350 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-10-09 | 2013-09-04 | 2013-09-04 |
Production Dates: 2005-05-27 - 2011-07-13
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 101584
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
