Lexus GS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 96 owner complaints for the Lexus GS (model years 2001–2020). The most reported problem area is engine (15 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (14 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (44), 2007 (25) and 2013 (19). Among model years at least two years old, the 2020 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus GS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 3 of 20 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 3 of 20 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | 3 of 20 | |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 2 of 20 | |
| Steering | 10 | 4 of 20 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V222000 | Apr 8, 2026 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2016, 2018 | 9,139 |
| 11V029000 | Jan 26, 2011 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2006–2007 | 244,779 |
| 10V499000 | Oct 21, 2010 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2006 | 728,544 |
| 09V020000 | Jan 16, 2009 | Engine and engine cooling | 2006–2007 | 214,570 |
| 07V545000 | Nov 28, 2007 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2006 | 34,343 |
| 06V121000 | Apr 13, 2006 | Seat belts: front | 2006 | 28,947 |
| 06V096000 | Apr 3, 2006 | Air bags | 2006 | 133 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 7 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 6 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.