Large Recall NHTSA · 18V432000 Reported June 26, 2018

Fuel diaphragm cracks may cause fuel leak

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Fuel System, Gasoline · 114,998 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V432000
Manufacturer Campaign
JLF
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
114,998
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 26, 2018
Completion Rate
73.92

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 lexus gs350 and gs450h, 2006-2013 lexus is350 and 2010-2014 lexus is350c vehicles, equipped with 3.5l v6 2gr-fse gasoline engines. the diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. the recall began august 23, 2018. owners may contact lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. toyota's number for this recall is jlf.

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 18V432000 or campaign JLF.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V432000

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

What is recall 18V432000?

NHTSA recall 18V432000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on June 26, 2018. It addresses: Fuel diaphragm cracks may cause fuel leak. The recall affects approximately 114,998 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V432000 or the manufacturer campaign number JLF. 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.