Lexus GS Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Lexus GS — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2017 | Excellent | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
| 2016 | Excellent | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | — | 22 | 3 | 3 | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | — | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2013 | Good | 1 | 27 | 8 | 10 | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2012 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2011 | Excellent | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2010 | Good | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 2008 | Caution | 4 | 35 | 11 | 7 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2007 | Caution | 6 | 63 | 10 | 4 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2006Worst | Avoid | 5 | 118 | 12 | 15 | 1 | Exterior Lighting | Full report → |
15 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Lexus GS Problems
Based on 307 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lexus GS Reliability
What year GS has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2006 Lexus GS had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 118 complaints and 5 safety recalls. See the full 2006 report for specific defects.
Is the Lexus GS reliable?
The Lexus GS has accumulated 307 owner-filed complaints and 31 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2020 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used GS.
What are the most common GS problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine (39 reports), Exterior Lighting (30 reports), Electrical System (24 reports), Service Brakes (24 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my GS has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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