Lexus GS Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus GS Hybrid model year from 2007–2011 using 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No GS Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2008, 2009 and 2010.

5model years
12complaints
2recalls
—worst years
2008, 2009best years

Complaints by model year

20072008200920102011822
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus GS Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201122.0×2BrakeFew
20100−33%2—Few
20090−33%2—Few
20082−33%2TransmissionFew
200782.0×2BrakeFew

* Complaints compared with the median GS Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus GS Hybrid problems

  • Brakesworst: 2007
    867%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2007
    325%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2008
    325%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2007
    217%
  • Steeringworst: 2007
    18%
  • Other / not specified
    18%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2007
    18%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2008
    18%

Latest Lexus GS Hybrid recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 18V-432 · Jun 26, 2018 · 114,998 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 14V-647 · Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 vehicles

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.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus GS Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Lexus GS Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Lexus GS Hybrid?

2008 has the fewest complaints compared with other GS Hybrid years at the same age, followed by 2009 and 2010. 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 Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (8), stability & traction control (3) and transmission & drivetrain (3). Brake complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus GS Hybrid had?

2 recalls across 2007–2011. The model year with the most is 2007.

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.