New Recall 10/15/2014 - Potential Fuel Pressure Sensor Leak
04-15-15, 06:44 AM
#91
Given the high # of recalls my 2006 GS300 has been subject to I have a reminder to visit the Toyota/Lexus recall site every year just to check if any new recalls have been issued. About 4 weeks ago I discoved this recall when I input my VIN into the system. I had not received a call or email or letter about this recall.
The strange thing was that 15 minutes after I discovered the recall on my own, my dealer called me to "notify me of the recall". Either this is the strangest coincidence of all time or Lexus is doing "silent recalls" waiting for customers to discover the recall before acting on it.
Behavior I'd expect from Kia not Lexus.
Recall was done and the car is fine (well, if a car with a bad exhaust/y-pipe can be fine) - no meaningful change in mpg.
The strange thing was that 15 minutes after I discovered the recall on my own, my dealer called me to "notify me of the recall". Either this is the strangest coincidence of all time or Lexus is doing "silent recalls" waiting for customers to discover the recall before acting on it.
Behavior I'd expect from Kia not Lexus.
Recall was done and the car is fine (well, if a car with a bad exhaust/y-pipe can be fine) - no meaningful change in mpg.
It's strange that you had to enter your vin...when I log into the owner portal the recall info was there under that car...
04-15-15, 08:46 AM
#92
Pole Position
have my appt for this set up for this coming Monday. They said it takes about 3 hours. Is that consistent with what you guys experienced, who have had this done? Thanks
04-15-15, 10:23 AM
#94
Pole Position
they said they'd put me in a loaner car....and I'm taking it in for a 9:40 am appt....so I expect to have it back by 1 pm or so. Hopefully, they give me something sweet to drive
04-15-15, 08:33 PM
#96
It took about 4 hours including a full inspection and road test. I did get a full tank of fuel but they gave me an ES 350 to drive...looked and felt cheap inside...unimpressed...had it overnight and couldn't wait to get my GS back...
04-16-15, 05:24 PM
#97
Props to lexus for fast response to safety related issues such as this.
Other manufacturers will not take the additional precautions as lexus and Toyota does.
We had a horrible experience with a new chrysler 300. rather than be proactive, they will argue with u as to why their cars are totally safe when a death had already occurred to other consumers.
Being part of the lexus culture has a lot of value in many ways. Its worth it, whether your a new or used lexus owner, they treat u the same way.
Other manufacturers will not take the additional precautions as lexus and Toyota does.
We had a horrible experience with a new chrysler 300. rather than be proactive, they will argue with u as to why their cars are totally safe when a death had already occurred to other consumers.
Being part of the lexus culture has a lot of value in many ways. Its worth it, whether your a new or used lexus owner, they treat u the same way.
04-16-15, 05:33 PM
#98
Lead Lap
Just had my recall done last weekend. Unfortunately, I had just filled the tank the day before, so when I got it back, the guy was like "we went ahead and filled her up for you!" And all I did was look at him like....
04-16-15, 10:08 PM
#99
Pole Position
04-18-15, 12:34 PM
#103
I received the initial notice quite awhile back, however have seen or heard nothing since except on this forum. Is it correct to assume actual recall notifications are now being sent?
Thanks.
Thanks.
04-18-15, 02:08 PM
#104
Pole Position
just got mine back from having it done. They topped off my gas (about 1/2 tank), put me in a new ES350 loaner for a few hours and offered a wash, which I declined since it's clean and I didn't want to risk more people involved, lol.
04-18-15, 02:37 PM
#105