NHTSA Recall 10V309000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 138,874 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Lexus GS 350.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V309000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | ALE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | July 6, 2010 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Safety risk
The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Notes
Toyota recall no. Ale.owners 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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V309000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus GS 350 | 2007, 2008 |
| Lexus GS450H | 2007, 2008 |
| Lexus GS460 | 2008 |
| Lexus IS 350 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Lexus LS460 | 2007, 2008 |
| Lexus LS460L | 2007, 2008 |
| Lexus LS600HL | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.