Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | −82% | 2 | — | Good |
| 2018 | 1 | −79% | 2 | Body | Good |
| 2015 | 15 | typical | 1 | Steering | Average |
| 2014 | 16 | 1.2× | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2013 | 26 | 1.9× | 3 | Brake | Caution |
| 2011 | 4 | −65% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2010 | 7 | −47% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2009 | 8 | −47% | 3 | Acceleration | Good |
| 2008 | 19 | typical | 4 | Engine | Average |
| 2007 | 57 | 3.4× | 5 | Engine | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median GS 350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lexus GS 350 problems
Latest Lexus GS 350 recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lexus GS 350 should you avoid?
2007 and 2013 — these years have the most complaints relative to other GS 350 years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2007.
What is the best year for the Lexus GS 350?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other GS 350 years at the same age, followed by 2018 and 2011. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Lexus GS 350 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (27), speed control & acceleration (22) and fuel & propulsion system (18). Engine complaints peak in the 2007 model year.
How many recalls has the Lexus GS 350 had?
9 recalls across 2007–2019. The model year with the most is 2007. See all Lexus GS 350 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.