Lexus these vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly.
The short version
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported a problem with the engine. Here is what owners need to know.
These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-395.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2011 | Lexus GS |
| 2006–2011 | Lexus IS |
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