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Lexus GS350 Steering problems by year

15 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus GS350's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest GS350 steering complaints

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
2015 Lexus GS350SteeringBrakes

Steering: Car pulls to the right when travelling above 50mph. Done 4 wheels alignment at Lexus dealership already but the problem still persists. Technician said the steering rack is the problem but refused to acknowledge that it's the common issue with this car! Brakes: The 2-piece rotor makes clicking noise at low speed. the break pads make loud squeal noise every time the paddle pressed. This is a very common issue with Lexus 2 piece rotors but Lexus refused to acknowledge.

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakesNHTSA 11511899
2016 Lexus GS350Steering

When I am driving at high speeds, 60+ MPH, the steering wheel starts to act up. The wheel feels as if it locks and needs to be jerked out of position to move. Sometimes when I am turning, the wheel feels as if it locks and again I need to jerk it out of position, which makes me swerve. It does not happen when I am driving on the street or at low speeds, it happens at higher speeds. The wheel sometimes feels locked for a few seconds and needs to be jerked to "unlock" it or whatever is happening.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11510849
2013 Lexus GS350Steering

When driving at highway speeds for more than 10 minutes the steering becomes increasingly stiff until it starts locking the wheel in position. It takes quite a bit of force to get it to unlock and then whatever new position it's in it will lock that new position. It will lock in a straight line or in a turn so I could let go of the wheel and it will keep turning. This leads to a potentially dangerous ping ponging back and forth until I get it to lock in a position that matches the road to stay in my lane. If I slow...

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down to below 40mph it resets back to a normal steering feel until I speed up again. The alignment and wheel balance are both good. The suspension components are not warn out to cause a change in alignment. The car does not have lane keep assist or anything that might do that on purpose. It seems quite a few other people are having this same issue and dealerships do not seem to know what it is or how to fix it. Some people have had success with replacing the steering rack and associated control unit. No warning lamps or messages appear when this happens and the steering feels perfect at lower speeds and at higher speeds for short durations. This is only a problem when I drive on the highway for an extended period. Some people think it is heat related but it happens to me in the winter as well.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11510368
2014 Lexus GS350Steering

Intermittent issue with steering getting stuck at highway speeds. Jolts back into place after a few seconds. No warning lights on display. Mechanic unable to replicate it since it happens intermittently.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11509115
2015 Lexus GS350Steering

Car darts while attempting to hold the steering in place. Feels like it sticks and when attempting to correct it over-corrects.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11438897
2015 Lexus GS350Steering

After driving a while 30 minutes or so steering intermittently stiffens especially in turns loss of power steering. Creating very dangerous situation especially if you are yielding. It can cause a very bad accident situation as you may loose control driving control. It is an electronic steering.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11433285
2013 Lexus GS350Steering

Notchy steering feel at highway speed. The steering exhibit an intermittent non-binding, notchy steering feeling and/or steering wheel does not self-center condition when driving at highway speeds. Life threatening. Veers to left or right and needs quick correction.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11414773
2014 Lexus GS350Steering

I purchased a used 2014 lexus gs350 f-sport in late 2019. Not long after purchase I always noticed that the steering wheel was never straight, seemed a little to the right and when driving on freeway the steering wheel would feel as if it sticks a little to that position and when trying to align the car to the lane, I have to use a little strength just for the steering to move a little and then it would feel like it pulls to the opposite direction. Every time that happens it looks like I'm swerving for no reason...

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and feels very unsafe specially when other vehicles are next to me. I took the car to the dealership to get an alignment and the problem didn't go away and the steering wheels was still facing toward the right. So I took it back for a second time and they re did the alignment along with test driving it and couldn't duplicate the problem. They said the car was fine. I replaced the rear tires as they were getting a little low and thinking maybe somehow they had something to do with the alignment after replacing the tires the issue has actually gotten more consistent and it's getting very annoying. Besides annoying I don't feel safe driving it, but I don't have a choice at the moment. Fortunate to not have been involved in any accidents but I'm scared of driving it in the rain or on long trips.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11386316
2013 Lexus GS350SteeringAirbagsSeats & seat beltsCrash2 injuries

September 27th 2017 - 2013 lexus gs 350 for 26432 from santa monica lexus in los angeles california sold the car without the dealer revealing recalls on the car by california law it is illegal to not disclose information on november 2nd 2018 17 he was my one airbag deployed later I found out that her hair back would not even have to believe in the dealer did not disclose that at the time of purchase which is a loofah january 1st of 2019 I received a letter from the manufacturer telling me to return a car because of...

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dashboard recall dealership dealership refuse to fix the dashboard send with a later on I found out that they have performed two or three set temp to fix electronic control module flash software twice from my understanding that void your warranty I turn my car in january 5th 2019 send a receipt to return my car with they have no legal right to hold he claimed it done work on my car but they have not been in the service records to not that they didn't work on my car and I never signed any documents to give him permission to work on my car

Filed Incident Steering · Air bags · Seat beltsNHTSA 11318873
2015 Lexus GS350Steering

Steering wheel "locks" under certain conditions and must be jerked to have the steering work properly. Jerking steering wheel causes car to swerve causing dangerous situation. Conditions: (1) car has been sitting in warm sun for hours, (2) car is then driven on smooth highway at speeds over 60mph, (3) the steering wheel lock occurs randomly on different highway areas (not same part of hwy), (4) has not occurred at low speeds or in small areas like parking lots or neighborhoods. Car: rwd, gs350 luxury package, no lane keeping assist on the vehicle tested: had tires checked, rebalanced and rotated and steering wheel lock still occurs.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11209486
2013 Lexus GS350SteeringSuspensionFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus gs 350. The contact noticed an intermittent fuel leak in the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel veered to the left, and the suspension was unstable. While operating the steering wheel, the vehicle hesitated and suddenly braked without warning. The dealer (lexus santa monica, 1501 santa monica blvd, santa monica, ca 90404, (424) 231-6601) stated that the injector seals needed to be inspected; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer had not issued...

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a recall for the fuel system. A tsb was issued on january 16, 2018 (l-tt-0237-18), which affected 150 products, 1 brake recall, 1 steering recall, 5 steering tsbs, and 1 tsb for the suspension. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11097783
2014 Lexus GS350SteeringBrakesEngine & coolingCrash

While driving at approximately 40 mph, I experienced an engine stall. This caused difficulty in steering and braking resulting in an accident.

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10968914
2013 Lexus GS350SteeringSuspensionWheels & tiresCrash

As the car was pulling out of the driving spot and making its way, severe black ice was preventing control. The car seemed to have activated some anti-skidding mechanism. The car was stopped then. From a resting, zero speed position, the car slid on black ice about a foot or less and was stopped by a side impact between the right wheel and the curb. The car was then driven back a few feet to its parking spot and parked because of weather conditions. Upon clearing and driving again, something wrong seemed to have...

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happened to the steering. The car was driven slowly and carefully to the dealer who determined that there was damage to the tie rods (bending) and the steering column, damage in excess of $5,200. This is completely unjustified by the event and points to a dangerous flaw in the car - either design or material. An inspector pulled the crash data from the car but lexus is not available to explain it to us, indicating it may take 30 days for their analysis. In the meantime, the lexus dealer needs his loaner car back. Most importantly, this car endangers lives and the model should be immediately pulled out of circulation. Lexus is not being appropriately responsive. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · WheelsNHTSA 10679725

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