2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,000 miles

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2008 Lexus IS 250 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2008 Lexus IS 250 Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 012023

IS 250

  • 102,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #1

Jan 232015

IS 250

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus IS250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V647000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Miami, FL, USA

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