Lexus recalls 2019 RX350 vehicles with potential fuel filler pipe fire risk during rear-end crashes. Owners must have transport hook inspected or removed by dealers.
During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Lexus is recalling certain 2019 RX350 vehicles because the rear transport hook could damage the fuel filler pipe during a crash, increasing fire risk. This affects vehicles sold between April 2021 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224153-lexus-rx350-2019-fuel-system-recall-crash-risk-of-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224153-lexus-rx350-2019-fuel-system-recall-crash-risk-of-fire · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V043000
“Lexus RX350 (2019) Fuel System Recall: Crash Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224153-lexus-rx350-2019-fuel-system-recall-crash-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall 21V043000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V043000).
During a rear-end collision, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe. This creates a risk of fire because gasoline could leak and ignite.
Owners of 2019 Lexus RX350 vehicles are affected. Those who have not had the transport hook removed before the recall began face the highest risk.
Check if your 2019 Lexus RX350 has a rear transport hook that was not removed before the recall started. The recall began April 1, 2021.
Call 1-800-331-4331 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Dealers will inspect and, if needed, remove the rear transport hook for free.
Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
The transport hook may not have been removed before sale, causing the vehicle to fail federal fuel system safety standards.
Check if your 2019 Lexus RX350 has a rear transport hook that was not removed prior to the recall start date (April 1, 2021).
Contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a dealer inspection where they will inspect and remove the transport hook if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lexus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V043000 — Lexus Lexus Hello, I own a Lexus that is covered by recall 21V043000 from Lexus. The official recall notice states: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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