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Lexus GS 400 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 56 owner complaints for the Lexus GS 400, covering model years 1998 to 2000. The 1998 model year drew the most complaints (31), 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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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 56 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (1998–2000)
  • most complaints: 1998 (31 for that model year)
  • top component: Vehicle Speed Control (14 complaints)
  • latest recall 98V080000 (reported Apr 17, 1998)
  • 21 complaints reporting a crash (37.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 12 complaints reporting an injury (21.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lexus GS 400 complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1998 model year has the most complaints: 31 of 56, or 55.4%. Next come 1999 (17) and 2000 (8).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Lexus GS 400 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1998–2000Column chart of 56 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 1998 with 31. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1998: 31 complaints3119981999: 17 complaints1719992000: 8 complaints82000
Lexus GS 400 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lexus GS 400 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
19983114090
1999176020
200081010
All model years56210120

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

Most-reported Lexus GS 400 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often, in 14 complaints (25.0% of all 56), followed by Air Bags (9) and Electrical System (7).

Components named most often in Lexus GS 400 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Lexus GS 400 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Vehicle Speed Control1425.0%
Air Bags916.1%
Electrical System712.5%
Suspension712.5%
Seat Belts610.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling58.9%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic58.9%
Service Brakes47.1%
Tires47.1%
Structure35.4%
Exterior Lighting23.6%
Steering23.6%
Fuel/Propulsion System11.8%
Interior Lighting11.8%
Parking Brake11.8%

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 400 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GS 400, newest first. The only campaign, 98V080000, covers model year 1998.

  • 1 recall campaign
Lexus GS 400 recall campaigns covering each model year
1998: 1 campaign

  1. 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 400 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus GS 400 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Lexus GS 400, covering model years 1998 to 2000. The campaign, 98V080000, was reported on April 17, 1998 and is filed under “Electronic stability control”.

Which Lexus GS 400 model year has the most complaints?

The 1998 model year, with 31 of the 56 complaints in NHTSA’s file (55.4%). The next are 1999 (17) and 2000 (8). 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 400 complaint?

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often: 14 complaints, or 25.0% of all 56. Air Bags (9) and Electrical System (7) 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 400?

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

Of the 56 complaints, 21 report a crash, 0 a fire, 12 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.