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2011-2018 · 8 model years

Lexus GS350 Problems by year

Owners have filed 88 complaints about the Lexus GS350 across 8 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (41), while 2012, 2016, 2018 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age201341 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2013
Complaints
88
Recalls
0
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Injuries
12
Deaths
0

GS350 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20181000Body, doors & structureA
20174010Seats & seat beltsB
20163000Fuel systemA
201515010SteeringF
201416050Engine & coolingF
201341071BrakesF
20121000-A
20117020AirbagsC

Most common GS350 problems

Latest GS350 complaints

2011 Lexus GS350Brakes

The contact owns a 2011 Lexus GS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Hydraulic Brake Sensor Fault" remained displayed. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced severe shaking and vibration. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11664761
2013 Lexus GS350Brakes

Brake actuator or booster accumulator, always has been failing on Toyota/lexus hybrids, they need to do another bulletin or TSD because the malfunction is unsafe and many drivers are reporting it

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11664042
2013 Lexus GS350Engine & cooling

I started my car in the morning and when I started the engine it was an instant extreme rough idle with the engine light and traction control light blinking on my dashboard and the engine cuts out on its own. I have my car at a Toyota dealership since it's closer than the Lexus dealership and they have ran an extensive testing diagnostic on my car resulting in a valve stuck open and a valve spring fell out. I have kept up the regular maintenance on my car, like every 5,000 miles fully synthetic oil changes, premium...

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gas, regularly checking for recalls, always checking my fluids, correct tires and tire pressure, and I have in no way misused my car since it's the only car I have to drive. I found that Lexus had a recall on the GS 350 for the 2007 to 2011 years for the problem I'm currently dealing with. In 2012 Lexus did not make a GS 350 but 2013 they were offered again and I feel like they didn't resolve the engine problem before putting out the new production, at least for the 2013 year. Now as my car sits I have to pay $9,200 to fix the problem and I don't have that type of money. I would have to sell my house to pay for my car to get fixed. Luckily the car didn't stop running while I had my family in the car. I don't feel that I did anything wrong to make the internal engine have a valve issue. This car should still be running at 148,100 miles.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11662948
2013 Lexus GS350Steering

I own a 2013 GS350 RWD BASE MODEL. I have been having issues with the steering in this car since it was purchased in 2021 with100k miles. It seems to do great at lower speeds or on curvy roads, but when I drive on interstate going straight at around 70 to 80 mph is where it really becomes noticeable. The vehicle does not want to drive straight for anything. It does not pull in one certain direction; it is literally all over the road. I'd like to note that i have new shocks and upper shock mounts in the front,...

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as well as tires all the way around, also replaced the sway bar linkages on the front and did an alignment. But the vehicle will veer from left to right with no rhyme or reason so bad that you cannot take your eyes off of the road to even adjust the ac or radio from fear of running into the concrete barricade or another vehicle. Something I'd like to add is that it really becomes prominent after about 10 to 15 min of interstate driving. I have taken it to two different Lexus dealerships and called Lexus directly. No one seems to know what I'm talking about; the first dealership told me to replace all of the parts that I previously mentioned. So, I did with no success. I have seen other GS owners complain about this online, so I know it is not just my car. This to me is a major safety concern because it had almost caused me to have several accidents personally not to mention it's just extremely annoying to buy a Lexus and to have to constantly pay attention and adjust the steering so as to not destroy the car and hit or hurt another driver. I always feel like I am going to get pulled over for a DUI. That is how bad it is. I own a 1999 Toyota corolla and that car is effortless to drive straight, I do not have to even think about it. I hope this in some way will help another GS owner to know that you are not alone if you experience this issue and maybe enough of us can cause Lexus to do the right thing here. THX, unhappy GS owner

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11602157
2013 Lexus GS350Seats & seat belts

Customer notice deterioration of the seat and proceeding monitoring the seat it was observed in 2021, 2023 & 2014 that while utilizing the seat heating electrical component the seat developed cracks as the heat released a burning sensation to the skin.

Filed Incident Seats · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11591442
2013 Lexus GS350Acceleration & cruise controlBrakesCrashFire2 injuries

This was an unintended acceleration with non functional braking of a Lexus GS 350. This occured on December 18 around 8:00 AM. The driver noticed an orange triangular light in the dash while travelling slowly through a neighborhood less than a mile from the incident. While approaching a lighted intersection, the car suddenly accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal was stiff and did not work. The driver tried to avoid another vehicle by veering right. The car hit a curb, travelled...

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over a small hill and ended up in a parking lot after the ensuing damage disabled the car. The driver was able to escape from the drivers door before a fire erupted on the drivers side of the engine bay. The driver's safety and any other cars or persons in the vicinity were obviously put at grave risk.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Service brakesNHTSA 11565745

Questions about the Lexus GS350

Which Lexus GS350 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (41), 2014 (16), 2015 (15). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2013 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Lexus GS350 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2012, 2018, 2016 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other GS350 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Lexus GS350 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (15), brakes (14), electrical system (11) most often.

How many recalls does the Lexus GS350 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Lexus GS350 model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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