Lexus IS owners have reported 2 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The contact owned a 2006 Lexus Is350. The contact stated when she started the vehicle, following an oil change, as she was getting ready to shift to drive (d) the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that she had restarted the vehicle and heard an abnormal popping sound from the engine compartment and flames had burst from under the hood. The contact had exited the vehicle with no time to scan for warning lights. The contact stated that she had smelled the odor of gasoline from her vehicle as she had entered the vehicle moments before. The contact stated that the service station employees extinguished the flames using fire extinguishers. The contact stated that the fire department was called and ensured that the vehicle fire was extinguished. The contact stated that the fire department had written a report. The vehicle had been left at the oil service station. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v432000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Is250. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The failure persisted and the fuel light frequently illuminated on the instrument panel after refueling. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered fuel residue in the fuel pressure sensor located by the intake manifold. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 18v432000 (fuel system, gasoline) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.