Most common 2015 Lexus GS 350 problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus GS 350 complaints by model year
Best GS 350 years: 2019, 2018, 2011. Years to avoid: 2007, 2013. Compare all years →
2015 Lexus GS 350 recalls (1)
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.
What 2015 Lexus GS 350 owners say
Steering
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.
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.
Electrical 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 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. …
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. 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 . …
2015 Lexus GS 350 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 29 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Lexus GS 350 a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 GS 350 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the GS 350 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Lexus GS 350?
The steering — 4 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (3) and wheels & tires (2).
How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus GS 350 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2015 Lexus GS 350, the most recent from January 13, 2020 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GS 350?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2018 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007 and 2013. See the full Lexus GS 350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Lexus GS 350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 53,000 miles; 36% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.