- The problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- The risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Lexus GS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2018 Lexus GS with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2026 for the fuel pump. For comparison, the 2017 has 1 and the 2019 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical GS year, for its age
#266 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Lexus GS problems
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2018 Lexus GS recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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3 complaints about the 2018 Lexus GS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The carbon fiber interior trim on my 2018 Lexus GS F is delaminating at three locations: left of the steering wheel, right of the steering wheel, and the center console/shifter surround. The clear coat is lifting, cracking, and separating from the substrate, and it has worsened with temperature cycling. Mileage is approximately 72,000. The parts remain installed and are available for inspection on request. Safety risk: The lifting clear coat next to the steering wheel causes glare in direct sunlight that can...
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impair forward visibility. The separated edges are sharp and pose a cut risk to the driver's hands during normal operation. The damage is in the driver's direct field of view and is distracting while driving. Lexus has acknowledged this defect in Customer Support Program ZLZ (MC-10145765-9999), which covers certain 2016-2018 GS F vehicles built mid-July 2015 through late September 2017. My vehicle was built in January 2018 and uses the same standard carbon fiber trim. Lexus verbally denied coverage based solely on build date. I am not aware of any change to the trim material or process after September 2017. Inspection: Photos of all three locations are available. Warning signs: There were no warning lamps or messages. Symptoms began as cloudiness / small bubbles in the clear coat around 2020 and progressed to lifting and cracking. I request that NHTSA review whether the ZLZ build-date cutoff is appropriate, given that later-production 2018 GS F vehicles appear to share the same trim and failure mode.
The contact owns a 2018 Lexus GS350. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the windshield cracked without impact. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the failure was due to a defect in the windshield being glued on one side. The windshield had been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
While A/C is on, passenger side AC vent is blowing warm air while driver side and back seat AC vents are blowing cold air. Lowering the cabin air temperature controls do not correct the issue. It makes the car temperature get hot and uncomfortable, which becomes distracting when driving.
Lexus GS: every year compared
All GS years2018 Lexus GS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus GS | 3 | 1 | D | |
| 2018 Lexus GX460 | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus IS300 | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES300H | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES350 | 5 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus IS | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus GS350 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Lexus GS
Does the 2018 Lexus GS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Lexus GS: fuel pump (April 2026). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus GS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Lexus GS had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 12, 2023 and the latest on September 27, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Lexus GS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Lexus GS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus GS years have the most complaints?
2016 (5), 1998 (4), 1999 (4). See every Lexus GS year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Lexus GS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data