Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2001 Lexus ES300

Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 Lexus ES300.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Lexus ES300

Problem Category Number of Problems
Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems
1

Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Ten minutes after shutting engine off a fire developed in engine compartment. A fire investigator was unable to determine cause of problem. However, an inspector from insurance company concluded fuel leaked from a rubber hose coming off fuel filter that leaked onto a hot engine which ignited the fuel. Please provide any additional information / documentation.


Gasoline Fuel System related problems in other Lexus ES300 model year vehicles:



ES300 Service Bulletins
ES300 Safety Recalls
ES300 Defect Investigations