Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2013 Lexus GS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
2013 Lexus Gs350, VIN [xxx], manufactured 04/2013. Mileage at repair was approximately 117,310–117,485 miles. During diagnosis for check-engine/evap codes, liquid gasoline was found inside the evap canister / leak detection pump assembly. This evap component is intended to handle fuel vapor, and the presence of liquid fuel appears abnormal. The vehicle had multiple evap codes confirmed by both an independent scanner and the Lexus dealer’s Toyota tis/techstream system: p2401, p2402, p2419, p043e, and p043f. Park place Lexus in [xxx] documented that the leak detection pump was mechanically “stuck on/off” and the pressure switching valve was “stuck on. ” this appears consistent with fuel contamination or internal restriction of the evap canister/ldp assembly, not just a simple sensor or wiring issue. My safety concern is that liquid gasoline was present in or around an electrically actuated evap component located near the vehicle underbody. If fuel migrates further into the pump, connector, wiring, or surrounding area, it may create a potential fire safety risk. This component should not normally contain liquid gasoline. Park place Lexus replaced the evap emission canister and leak detection pump assembly, part #77740-30350, with 3. 0 hours labor. The vehicle was dropped off xxx and ready xxx. Repair order #1229991. After repair, the evap system re-test passed and the texas emissions inspection passed. I paid $1,205. 88 out of pocket; the repair was not covered by any recall or free-of-charge remedy. I have photos, videos, scan results, and the dealer repair invoice available. I am filing this complaint so NHTSA can track whether other Lexus/Toyota owners experience the same pattern of liquid fuel intrusion, mechanically stuck leak detection pump / pressure switching valve failure, and related evap codes. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Customer notice deterioration of the seat and proceeding monitoring the seat it was observed in 2021, 2023 & 2014 that while utilizing the seat heating electrical component the seat developed cracks as the heat released a burning sensation to the skin.