Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V043000 Reported February 3, 2021

Transport hook may damage fuel filler pipe

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,081 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V043000
Manufacturer Campaign
21LA01
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
1,081
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 3, 2021
Completion Rate
97.78

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

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 21V043000 or campaign 21LA01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V043000

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

What is recall 21V043000?

NHTSA recall 21V043000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on February 3, 2021. It addresses: Transport hook may damage fuel filler pipe. The recall affects approximately 1,081 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 21V043000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21LA01. 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.