Other Fuel System Problems of Lexus GS300

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Lexus Gs300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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Fuel leak.

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The contact owns a 2006 Lexus Gs300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v647000 (fuel system); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 1999 Lexus Gs300. After the vehicle was started, the abs and vsc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, while driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 197,000.

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The contact owned a 2006 Lexus Gs300. While driving 40 mph, a smoke odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact slowed down the vehicle and noticed sparks on the ground. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and exited the vehicle without injuries. The vehicle burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent garage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Engine consumes excess oil before interval services. Engine consumed approximately 5 quarts of total engine oil at 3,000 miles after latest oil change. Engine oil capacity is 6. 3 quarts with filter replacement. No leaks have been observed. No blue smoke to rule out engine oil burn indicators. Engine dip stick shows signs of oil reduction after oil change. Checked oil levels after 1,000 miles and again at 3,000 miles. After 3,000 miles, oil is below the recommended intervals to almost non-existent on dipstick. Excess engine oil consumption without adequate knowledge of mechanics poses extreme threat to consumer safety and assets. Have researched 2006 GS 300 known issues - this is one of them. No repairs and/or fixes have been provided by Lexus USA, or Toyota USA.

Preparing to stop while entering access gate slowing to around 10 - 15 mph, after applying brake car accellerated forcing me to reapply brake again and shifting to park. This is the first time that this high level accelleration has happened althohgh before I have noticed occasionally a low level acceleration when preparing to stop.

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus Gs300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.