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
Every GS year
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.