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Lexus GS 350 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 161 owner complaints for the Lexus GS 350, covering model years 2006 to 2019. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (57), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 9 recall campaigns on file
  • 161 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 13 model years with data (2006–2019)
  • most complaints: 2007 (57 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (22 complaints)
  • latest recall 20V682000 (reported Nov 4, 2020)
  • 31 complaints reporting a crash (19.3%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (0.6%)
  • 17 complaints reporting an injury (10.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lexus GS 350 complaints by model year

12 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 57 of 161, or 35.4%. Next come 2013 (26) and 2008 (19). The fewest are for 2018, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Lexus GS 350 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2006–2018Column chart of 161 complaints across 13 model years. The highest is 2007 with 57. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2006: 1 complaint120062007: 57 complaints5720072008: 19 complaints1920082009: 8 complaints820092010: 7 complaints720102011: 4 complaints420112012: 0 complaints20122013: 26 complaints2620132014: 16 complaints1620142015: 15 complaints1520152016: 3 complaints320162017: 4 complaints420172018: 1 complaint12018
Lexus GS 350 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lexus GS 350 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200610000
20075711180
2008194030
200983000
201071000
201141000
2013264030
2014165020
2015151010
201630000
201741000
201810000
All model years161311170

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

Most-reported Lexus GS 350 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 22 complaints (13.7% of all 161), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (22) and Air Bags (16).

Components named most often in Lexus GS 350 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Lexus GS 350 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine2213.7%
Vehicle Speed Control2213.7%
Air Bags169.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System169.9%
Electrical System148.7%
Service Brakes138.1%
Steering138.1%
Unknown or Other138.1%
Structure127.5%
Exterior Lighting116.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling74.3%
Power Train63.7%
Suspension53.1%
Tires53.1%
Equipment42.5%

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 350 recalls

9 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GS 350, newest first. The 9 campaigns cover model years 2006 to 2019. The 2007 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 9 recall campaigns
Lexus GS 350 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
2006: 1 campaign2007: 5 campaigns2008: 4 campaigns2009: 3 campaigns
2010: 3 campaigns2011: 3 campaigns2012: no campaigns2013: 3 campaigns2014: 1 campaign2015: 1 campaign2016: no campaigns2017: 1 campaign2018: 2 campaigns2019: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 20V682000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2017–2019

    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 2013–2015, 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 18V432000

    Reported

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

    Model years 2007–2011

    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.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    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. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 14V647000

    Reported

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

    Model years 2007–2011

    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

  5. NHTSA campaign 14V270000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages; Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model year 2013

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.

    Consequence:
    If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  6. NHTSA campaign 13V395000

    Reported

    Engine

    Model years 2007–2011

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.

    Consequence:
    The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  7. NHTSA campaign 12V221000

    Reported

    Steering

    Model year 2013

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS350 vehicles, manufactured from December 12, 2011, through February 7, 2012. The steering control electronic control unit (ECU) programming for the variable gear ratio steering (VGRS) system could cause the steering wheel to become off-centered when restarting immediately after the vehicle is parked with the steering wheel turned.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, the driver may not realize that the steering wheel is off-centered when pulling from a parked position, the vehicle could maneuver in an unexpected direction, resulting in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will update the VGRS system free of charge. The safety recall began on June 7, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  8. 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

  9. NHTSA campaign 10V309000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 2007–2008

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 Lexus passenger cars manufactured from August 26, 2005 through August 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.

    Consequence:
    The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2010. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

    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 350 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus GS 350 have?

NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lexus GS 350, covering model years 2006 to 2019. The most recent, 20V682000, was reported on November 4, 2020 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2007 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Lexus GS 350 model year has the most complaints?

The 2007 model year, with 57 of the 161 complaints in NHTSA’s file (35.4%). The next are 2013 (26) and 2008 (19). 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 350 complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 22 complaints, or 13.7% of all 161. Vehicle Speed Control (22) and Air Bags (16) 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 350?

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 350 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 161 complaints, 31 report a crash, 1 a fire, 17 at least one injury and 0 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.