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Lexus GS 300 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 320 owner complaints for the Lexus GS 300, covering model years 1995 to 2019. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (124), and Vehicle Speed Control is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 320 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 17 model years with data (1995–2019)
  • most complaints: 2006 (124 for that model year)
  • top component: Vehicle Speed Control (79 complaints)
  • latest recall 20V682000 (reported Nov 4, 2020)
  • 35 complaints reporting a crash (10.9%)
  • 5 complaints reporting a fire (1.6%)
  • 16 complaints reporting an injury (5.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (0.3%)

Lexus GS 300 complaints by model year

13 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 124 of 320, or 38.8%. Next come 1998 (60) and 1999 (38). The fewest are for 2014, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Lexus GS 300 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2014Column chart of 320 complaints across 20 model years. The highest is 2006 with 124. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 9 complaints919951996: 2 complaints219961997: 0 complaints19971998: 60 complaints6019981999: 38 complaints3819992000: 35 complaints3520002001: 17 complaints1720012002: 13 complaints1320022003: 12 complaints1220032004: 6 complaints620042005: 2 complaints220052006: 124 complaints12420062007: 0 complaints20072008: 0 complaints20082009: 0 complaints20092010: 0 complaints20102011: 0 complaints20112012: 0 complaints20122013: 1 complaint120132014: 1 complaint12014
Show the figures for all 13 model years
Lexus GS 300 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lexus GS 300 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199592020
199620010
1998606130
1999388030
2000353210
2001172010
2002131001
2003122110
200461000
200520000
20061249130
201311010
201410000
All model years320355161

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lexus GS 300 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often, in 79 complaints (24.7% of all 320), followed by Exterior Lighting (39) and Suspension (33).

Components named most often in Lexus GS 300 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Lexus GS 300 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Vehicle Speed Control7924.7%
Exterior Lighting3912.2%
Suspension3310.3%
Electrical System3210.0%
Engine257.8%
Power Train257.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic237.2%
Steering185.6%
Tires185.6%
Service Brakes165.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling144.4%
Structure144.4%
Air Bags123.8%
Unknown or Other123.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System113.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lexus GS 300 recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GS 300, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2019. The 2006 and 2019 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Lexus GS 300 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 1 campaign1996: 1 campaign1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign1999: no campaigns
2000: no campaigns2001: no campaigns2002: no campaigns2003: no campaigns2004: no campaigns2005: no campaigns2006: 2 campaigns2007: 1 campaign2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: no campaigns2012: no campaigns2013: no campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: 1 campaign2019: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 20V682000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2019

    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 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Consequence:
    If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  2. NHTSA campaign 20V012000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2018–2019

    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 January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Consequence:
    If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 14V647000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2006

    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. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 11V115000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model years 2006–2007

    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.

    Consequence:
    The accelerator pedal could temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  5. NHTSA campaign 99V125000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

    Model years 1995–1997

    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.

    Consequence:
    This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  6. NHTSA campaign 98V080000

    Reported

    Electronic Stability Control › Automatic (ASC)

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect of the yaw rate sensor for the vehicle stability control (VSC), the VSC can operate improperly if the sensor is affected by certain electromagnetic waves, such as from a cellular phone.

    Consequence:
    Should this occur, the brake may operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lexus GS 300 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus GS 300 have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lexus GS 300, covering model years 1995 to 2019. The most recent, 20V682000, was reported on November 4, 2020 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2006 and 2019 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Lexus GS 300 model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 124 of the 320 complaints in NHTSA’s file (38.8%). The next are 1998 (60) and 1999 (38). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lexus GS 300 complaint?

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often: 79 complaints, or 24.7% of all 320. Exterior Lighting (39) and Suspension (33) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lexus GS 300?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lexus dealer.

How many Lexus GS 300 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 320 complaints, 35 report a crash, 5 a fire, 16 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Lexus models

8 models · most complaints first

The Lexus models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Lexus VIN decoder with every Lexus model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Lexus ES 350 2007–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,451 complaints
  • Lexus RX 1999–2026 · 10 recalls · 947 complaints
  • Lexus RX 350 2004–2023 · 13 recalls · 838 complaints
  • Lexus RX 300 1998–2003 · 2 recalls · 722 complaints
  • Lexus IS 250 2006–2016 · 8 recalls · 719 complaints
  • Lexus ES 1996–2025 · 4 recalls · 666 complaints
  • Lexus IS 1999–2026 · 8 recalls · 595 complaints
  • Lexus ES 300 1995–2013 · 4 recalls · 562 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.