Large Recall NHTSA · 10V309000 Reported July 6, 2010

Engine valve springs

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Engine And Engine Cooling · 138,874 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V309000
Manufacturer Campaign
ALE
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
138,874
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 6, 2010

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 10V309000 or campaign ALE.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V309000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V309000?

NHTSA recall 10V309000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on July 6, 2010. It addresses: Engine valve springs. The recall affects approximately 138,874 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V309000 or the manufacturer campaign number ALE. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.