Lexus GS300 recalls & problems by year
12 recalls and 329 owner complaints across 16 model years (1993–2019).
Most complaints2006124 complaints
Most recalls20192 recalls
Crashes reported36in owner complaints
Injuries reported241 death
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 24–26 mpg | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 24–26 mpg | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | — | 21 mpg | 2 | 124 |
| 2004 | — | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | — | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 | — | — | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 | — | — | 0 | 17 |
| 2000 | — | — | 0 | 35 |
| 1999 | — | — | 0 | 38 |
| 1998 | — | — | 1 | 60 |
| 1997 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 9 |
| 1994 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 7 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Vehicle speed control — 85 complaints
- Suspension — 40 complaints
- Exterior lighting — 40 complaints
- Electrical system — 34 complaints
- Engine — 26 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 25 complaints
- Power train — 25 complaints
- Steering — 20 complaints