I have 2016 IS 200t with 54,700 miles that is having stalling issues. Does the 2016 have the same fuel pump system as the 2017 model- which has been recalled? if so, it does not make sense to exclude the 2016 model year if both have the same fuel pump system.

 

Pngo, I have a 2016 IS 200t 54,700 miles that is having stalling issues too. I called Lexus rep in Plano, Tx and opened a ticket for this problem. Seems that only 2017 recalled, but if the 2016 and 2017 have the same fuel pump system, both model years should be included.
Please send info regarding the accident involving the 2016 you described so that I can research it and include in my discussion with the Lexus rep tomorrow.
Sincerely, Joel

 

Maybe just one point to consider about the 2016 and 2017 IS200T.
The likelihood is that they both have the same fuel pump, however, the issue of the recall is a defective part within the fuel pump.
During the manufacturers run of producing said part, there was likely a string of good parts before they hit the first bad part.
Hence there are a string of vehicles unaffected by the recall until that very first vehicle.

To say that the 2016 and 2017 have the same fuel pump therefore they should both be included in the recall seems like a reasonable assumption, but it's not that simple.
These days production part tracking is so exact they can literally track it down to the very first vehicle to have the issue in the production line.
While it's possible that the 2016 could have been missed, it's highly unlikely.

If there are some 2016's having stalling issues it could be a legitimate issue that is outside of the recall. Even though the symptoms are the same, it could still be an unrelated issue causing the stalling.
It could even be related to the fuel pump, but could also be a different failure of the pump outside of the recall.

 

Sasnuke - I think you nailed the response!