Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 21V-043 · 2019–2021 Lexus RX350
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 21V-043 covers 1,081 2019–2021 Lexus RX350 for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7 vehicles were listed as unreachable.