Fitment on this listing is narrow by design: it covers the 2018 Lexus GS 300 with the 2.0L turbocharged four (8AR-FTS), so the clearances, torque values and service steps you follow are the ones Lexus published for this model year and this engine rather than a figure carried over from an adjacent year or a larger GS powertrain.
Engines
- 2.0L l4 GAS Turbocharged
Trims
- Base
- F Sport
Known issues on the 2018 GS 300. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year, and all three land on the same area: gasoline fuel system delivery, fuel pump. Two of them cover pump failure itself: if the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The third covers a cracked cover that may leak fuel. Owners have filed one complaint for the year, and no technical service bulletins have been issued. The diagnostic and repair procedures behind that fuel delivery system are here.
From fuel delivery work to a routine service interval on the 8AR-FTS, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for this 2018 GS 300.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2020 model year (MY) ve
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purp
TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year E
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL
Showing the 8 most recent of 62 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
