Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | −82% | 2 | — | Good |
| 2006 | 124 | 6.5× | 2 | Headlight | Avoid |
| 2004 | 6 | −59% | — | Acceleration | Good |
| 2003 | 12 | −31% | — | Acceleration | Average |
| 2002 | 13 | typical | — | Acceleration | Average |
| 2001 | 17 | −17% | — | Engine | Average |
| 2000 | 35 | 1.8× | — | Acceleration | Caution |
| 1999 | 38 | 1.3× | — | Acceleration | Average |
| 1998 | 60 | 3.3× | 1 | Acceleration | Avoid |
| 1995 | 9 | −52% | 1 | Suspension | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median GS300 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lexus GS300 problems
Latest Lexus GS300 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 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.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 Lexus gs300 and gs350 all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. There is a possibility that the plastic pad embedded into the floor carpet May interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the plastic pad on the floor carpet free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to inadequate lubrication of the inside of the lower ball joints, excessive wear can occur causing damage to the lower ball joints. Separation of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle arms could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lexus GS300 should you avoid?
2006, 1998 and 2000 — these years have the most complaints relative to other GS300 years at the same age, led by lights problems in the 2006.
What is the best year for the Lexus GS300?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other GS300 years at the same age, followed by 2004. 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 GS300 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the speed control & acceleration (78), brakes (42) and lights (39). Acceleration complaints peak in the 1998 model year.
How many recalls has the Lexus GS300 had?
6 recalls across 1995–2019. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Lexus GS300 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.