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Lexus GS years to avoid

The Lexus GS years to avoid are 2006, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.

208

Total complaints

8

Recall campaigns

1995–2020

Years covered

2

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

GS years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2006High complaint rate60
2007High complaint rate30

Every GS year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202001
201911
201821
201731
201651
201570
201430
2013250
201210
201130
2010130
200920
2008160
2007avoid302
2006avoid606
200521
200421
200361
200211
200151
200001
199991
199871
199620
199530

Common questions

What are the worst Lexus GS years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the GS years to avoid are 2006, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2020.

What is the best year for the Lexus GS?

By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among GS years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lexus GS have?

Across all model years, the GS has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 208 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.