Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) Problems of Lexus IS

Lexus IS owners have reported 5 problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lexus IS based on all problems reported for the IS.

1 Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem of the 2008 Lexus IS

Failure Date: 04/06/2020

Isfs year models 2008-2014 are affected the valley plate leak due to the fact that Toyota/Lexus utilized the improper sealant and used the improper amount, leading to the heat exchanger leaking coolant once the original, inadequate sealant begins to disentegrate. This could cause a condition where the engine could fail and someone could get hurt. Furthermore, all Isfs will eventually have a cracked rh manifold on the #8 runner. This can cause a fire hazard in addition to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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2 Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem of the 2013 Lexus IS

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

Valley plate leak due to the fact that Toyota/Lexus utilized the improper sealant and used the improper amount, leading to the heat exchanger leaking coolant once the original, inadequate sealant begins to disentegrate. This could cause a condition where the engine could fail and someone could get hurt. Furthermore, all Isfs will eventually have a cracked rh manifold on the #8 runner. This can cause a fire hazard in addition to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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3 Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem of the 2008 Lexus IS

Failure Date: 01/06/2020

Lexus Isf, year models 2008-2014, are affected by a valley plate leak due to the fact that Toyota/Lexus utilized the improper sealant and used the improper amount, leading to the heat exchanger leaking coolant once the original, inadequate sealant begins to disintegrate. This could cause a condition where the engine could fail and someone could get hurt. This Issue Is very prominent in the community (every Lexus facebook group and forum has documented this information) - most Isfs develop this under 100k miles. Furthermore, all Isfs will eventually have a cracked rh manifold on the #8 runner. This can cause a fire hazard in addition to carbon monoxide poisoning. My 2008 Isf has been leaking coolant for about 15k miles, progressively getting worse (inspected every oil change). In addition, I have to start topping of the coolant every week. Lexus dealer quoted this repair at almost $2000.

4 Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem of the 2010 Lexus IS

Failure Date: 01/03/2020

Isfs year models 2008-2014 are affected the valley plate leak due to the fact that Toyota/Lexus utilized the improper sealant and used the improper amount, leading to the heat exchanger leaking coolant once the original, inadequate sealant begins to disentegrate. This could cause a condition where the engine could fail and someone could get hurt. Furthermore, all Isfs will eventually have a cracked rh manifold on the #8 runner. This can cause a fire hazard in addition to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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5 Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem of the 2008 Lexus IS

Failure Date: 01/07/2019

Per the forums and used fb groups, all Isfs year models 2008-2014 are affected the valley plate leak due to the fact that Toyota/Lexus utilized the improper sealant and used the improper amount, leading to the heat exchanger leaking coolant once the original, inadequate sealant begins to disintegrate. This could cause a condition where the engine could fail and someone could get hurt. Furthermore, all Isfs will eventually have a cracked rh manifold on the #8 runner. This can cause a fire hazard in addition to carbon monoxide poisoning. I personally had this Issue on my 2008 and know at least 100 owners who have also had this Issue fixed. I am sure many more are out there.




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