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Lexus GS350 Electrical problems by year

11 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus GS350's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest GS350 electrical complaints

2013 Lexus GS350Electrical systemSeats & seat belts

clock inoperable Lumber Support Button/ Motor is inoperable. Lexus Dealership found that the cable is broken and needs to be replaced on the Driver and Passenger side. As the cable is broken it makes the driver side seat loose

Filed Incident Electrical system · SeatsNHTSA 11513643
2015 Lexus GS350Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel systemCrash2 injuries

I purchased my vehicle 2018 and within approx. A month I was involved in an accident on the freeway where my vehicle stalled which resulted in major damages to my car . I couldn't explain what happened because I didn't know at the time. Prior to the accident I spoke to the dealership and reported that the check engine light wouldn't turn off and he stated it probably needed tuneup . Car felt rough. Accident resulted in vehicle repair and me w/o a car. The air bag did not deploy, entire front car smashed in. ...

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After vehicle was restored engine light and tire pressure lights remain on , had to take car to lexus dealership (north park) where it was maintenence. When I picked it up car sounded strangely loud and as I was driving off the car stalled again. Nobody was available to help me and I ended up taking car home . The following day I spoke to two managers and expressed my concerns .My car was then picked up from my home and taken to lexus dealership where another thorough inspection was completed. Long story short they found something wrong and have me an estimate in which I paid a significant amount of money. Since then my car is inspected timely and to this day engine lights and other lights are on and nobody will do anything but take my money to replace misc items! Now I just read there is a recall which explains everything and for once it makes sense that this " luxury "car sold to me was a lemon and a very expensive one at that with all the repairs and just feeling safe in my vehicle while I'm driving! I've reached out to lexus and nobody returns calls or act like they are not familiar with a recall for my car. In the meantime, everyb time I drive the car I fear that it will stall again for the 4th time and maybe me and my son won't be so lucky! When it stopped on the freeway it was sudden and in heavy traffic . Every now and then my car won't start .

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11360850
2013 Lexus GS350SuspensionElectrical system

The struts are failing (leaking) and this is a known problem across the internet. Also, the door lock actuators stop working periodically. And finally, the rear defroster stoped working. I've owned much cheaper cars with well over 100,000 miles and never experienced these problems. This car only has 82,000 and well taken care of as I have another car that I lease and the lexus is usually in the garage.

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical systemNHTSA 11322332
2015 Lexus GS350Electrical system

To whom it may concern: greetings, this message is being sent on the behalf of cheryl [[redacted]] & raymond [[redacted]] 2015 lexus gs350 [[redacted]] subject: another electrical issue again: issue: back seat arm rest ignited: rear arm rest ignited and burned through the leather leaving a black burnt mark. We are extremely concerned about this vehicle. This is the second electrical issue that we have experienced and could have caused a fire while we were driving. We have provided a few pictures...

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below for your review. We look forward to hearing from someone soon. We did take our vehicle to johnson lexus of raleigh service department on 01/20/2020 and we spoke with general manager deborah meli & service manager rick bergevin. Mr. Rick took photos to send to a lexus specialist for review. Mr. Rick suggested that this might have occurred do to owners error. Either something spilled in that area or it was a reflection of some object that caused this issue to occur. We informed him that this had to have happened do to heating elements malfunctioning and it ignited from inside outward. While in motion on the highway. If you have any feedback or suggestions that could expedite this claim please do so. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Cc

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11301742
2015 Lexus GS350Electrical system

2015 Lexus gs-350 f-sport. 71,348 Miles the audio and entertainment system in the dash board. All radio speckers and sound effects feed back tones. This has happened while "stationary, in motion, city street, and highway. The audio radio, sat, cd or bluetooth and navigation on-screen feedback tones disappear. Options to adjust bass,treble or ect is greyed out and lost. The point pad also looses sound feeback. This has happend now twice this year. Checked all fuses and they are good. Unplugged amp in trunck and worked the 3rd time but not the first 2. This audio system is not mark l. I belive it is jbl? Or pioneer? The vehicle has navigation, etc.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11288938
2014 Lexus GS350Electrical system

Both front door lock actuators stopped working within a week just after 65,000 miles. There are many many others out there complaining about this same issue for this generation gs350. Hope to see lexus recall to maintain quality and reliability reputation. The repair costs are very unreasonable.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11182651
2014 Lexus GS350Electrical system

Both front door lock actuators are not working. They failed within days at 60,000 miles. Cost to replace by dealer is prohibitive. I have found out that ths is a common issue brand wise.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11173179
2017 Lexus GS350Fuel systemElectrical systemSeats & seat beltsWheels & tires

I was inside the building , looking at a new vehicle, vin. [[redacted]]. Then manager pulled me into the office with witnesses and explained he wasn't doing business with me, he was nice and explained, I was excited at what he explained. I took pic of giant sticker, the vin dash has a square scan but my phone wouldn't read it, sales man said that service has a machine that read it, he said they usually come with 0-6 miles due to factory testing, I have a toyota now , I went to dmv in lincoln, paid my dollar for...

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search, im putting a lien of a dollar and paying the $7 for the lien on ne title to get started. Keys might be locked in the trunk. It has dot tires, im a class c commercial. My concern is how did the vehicle get into a locked building with no data, your report says lexus, but lexus is owned by toyota motor sales and your site showed no owner. Did this vehicle pass epa emissions test . Its as a business property of a dealership in lincoln, ne. Stationary, what type of fuel, are dot tires paid off?. Seat belt buzzards don't sound until vehicles reachabove 13 usually. Tires pressure is to be checked and logged one a month. Batteries get old from non use of storage, warranty usually starts when cables are attached for engine to start to test. Who tested it. I have picture of giant sticker on my phone. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical system · Seat belts · TiresNHTSA 10983341
2013 Lexus GS350Electrical systemEngine & cooling

I purchased a new lexus gs 350 2013 and it just made it over 10k miles and I have already been stranded in my house with no car 2xs. The battery has died and the car would not move. No lights were left on and on both occasions lexus said the same. Here I stand inside my house with no vehicle. From one day to another - I had no car. Its needless to say that I pay a "generous" amount of $$$$$ a month; therefore, I would have not expect this from lexus. Maybe kia. Who knows anymore. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10548217
2013 Lexus GS350Electrical system

I purchased my brand new lexus es 350 less than three weeks ago. The car has less than 500 miles. The car was sitting in my garage for three days and now is completely dead. Had to call road side assistance. The battery was completely dead and the car could not start. The issue with the battery is not due to any lights being on. The car lights were completely off but battery drained anyway. I just found out from other lexus owners that this is a flaw with lexus cars. The battery runs out due to some malfunction. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10490245
2013 Lexus GS350Electrical systemEquipment & accessories

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus gs350. The contact stated that the voice command feature did not operate properly. As a result, the contact had to enter three hand commands instead of being able to use her voice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the system operated the way it was designed. The contact was also referred to the manufacturer, who did a simulation and agreed that certain hand commands were necessary. The manufacturer also stated that the feature was...

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operating as designed. The contact felt that she should not have to use hand commands and felt unsafe when doing so. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 1,100. Updated 10/3/12 *cn updated 10/04/12

Filed Incident Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 10465414

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