Severity
Critical
NHTSA recall · Reported February 3, 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As su…
Lexus recalled Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 an… - a critical-severity action.
LEXUS 2019-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP was recalled by Lexus in February 3, 2021. Reason: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicle…. Remedy: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear tra…. Verify recall #21V043000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Lexus issued this critical-severity NHTSA recall-Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicle….
Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #21V043000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This NHTSA action (record #21V043000) was formally reported on February 3, 2021. It is classified under Critical severity, with a current status of Active. Lexus is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t… The specific hazard cited in the filing is: During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: United States. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. The remedy documented by the agency is: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Critical |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21V043000 |
| Date reported | February 3, 2021 |
| Date initiated | February 3, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Lexus |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall…
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