2010 Lexus GS Problems & Complaints

Better than average40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the GS at the same age

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2010 Lexus GS with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 40% fewer than a typical GS model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better GS years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 200,000 miles).

10complaints
0recalls
2crashes
0fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Lexus GS problems

  • Other / not specified
    330%
  • Engine & cooling~200,000 miles
    220%
  • Air bags
    220%
  • Body & structure
    220%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~200,000 miles
    220%
  • Brakes~2,000 miles
    110%
  • Steering~1,000 miles
    110%

Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus GS complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus GS. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best GS years: 2016, 2008, 2010. Years to avoid: 2006. Compare all years →

2010 Lexus GS engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVTRWD22 / 25 / 23
3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automaticRWD19 / 26 / 22
4.6L 8-cyl8-speed automaticRWD17 / 24 / 20
3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automaticAWD18 / 25 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Lexus GS a good car?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 GS rates better than average: 40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the GS at the same age. It is one of the best GS years by this measure. 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 2010 Lexus GS?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about exhaust system › emission control › catalytic convertor. Next are the air bags (2) and body & structure (2).

How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus GS have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Lexus GS. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GS?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2008 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006. See the full Lexus GS years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Lexus GS problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 98,000 miles; 50% 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.