LEXUS RC F (2017) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Toyota is recalling 2017 Lexus RC F vehicles with a fuel pump cover crack risk. This could cause fuel leaks near ignition sources, increasing fire risk. Owners must get free fuel pump replacements by April 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2017 Lexus RC F vehicles due to a potential fuel pump cover crack that could leak gasoline. If fuel leaks near an ignition source, it might cause a fire. Owners should contact Lexus customer service for free replacement of the fuel pump. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226166-lexus-rc-f-2017-fuel-pump-recall-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226166-lexus-rc-f-2017-fuel-pump-recall-fire-risk-from · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V107000
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“Lexus RC F (2017) Fuel Pump Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Leaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226166-lexus-rc-f-2017-fuel-pump-recall-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall #18V107000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V107000).
Why it’s dangerous
A crack in the fuel pump cover could allow gasoline to leak. If this leak reaches an ignition source such as a spark or flame, it might ignite and cause a fire. The risk is higher when the vehicle is parked near open areas or potential ignition sources.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Lexus RC F vehicles with the specific fuel pump model are affected. Drivers who park near potential ignition sources like garages or open areas may face higher fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Lexus RC F has a 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engine with two high pressure fuel pumps. The recall covers specific model years from 2015-2018 for this vehicle type.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Lexus Customer Service
Call 1-800-255-3987 to schedule a free fuel pump replacement at a dealer.
Get Fuel Pump Replacement
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps at no cost to you.
April 2, 2018
What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is for vehicles with a potential crack in the fuel pump cover that could leak gasoline, increasing fire risk if near an ignition source.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2017 Lexus RC F has a 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engine with two high pressure fuel pumps, as this model is covered by the recall.
When will the recall start?
The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018.
Contact Lexus
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lexus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V107000 — Lexus Lexus Hello, I own a Lexus that is covered by recall 18V107000 from Lexus. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V107000 (February 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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