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2015 Lexus Gs 350 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 20 complaints on file for the 2015 Lexus Gs 350 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

20

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Gs 350 years?

Gs 350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted67 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 67 complaints2008: 25 complaints2009: 11 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 4 complaints2013: 36 complaints2014: 20 complaints2015: 20 complaints2016: 4 complaints2017: 10 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Gs 350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Lexus Gs 350 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System420%
Steering420%
Other315%
Brakes210%
Body & Structure210%
Tires & Wheels210%
Visibility & Wipers15%
Fuel System15%
Engine15%

Does the 2015 Lexus Gs 350 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V012000Fuel SystemJanuary 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE 2018 AND WITHIN APPROX. A MONTH I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY WHERE MY VEHICLE STALLED WHICH RESULTED IN MAJOR DAMAGES TO MY CAR . I COULDN'T EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW AT THE TIME. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 6, 2018 · crash

“After driving a while 30 minutes or so steering intermittently stiffens especially in turns loss of power steering. Creating very dangerous situation especially if you are yielding. It can cause a very bad accident situation as you may loose control driving control. It is an electronic steering. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 12, 2021

“THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE SCRATCHES THE FENDER WHEN TURNING HALF WAY RIGHT. I REPORTED TO THE DEALER, DEALER ALSO SHOWED ME THE SAME MODEL WHICH HAS THE SAME ISSUE, THEN HE SAID HE CAN DO NOTHING WITH THIS, SO THIS IS NORMAL”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 17, 2016

“Steering: Car pulls to the right when travelling above 50mph. Done 4 wheels alignment at Lexus dealership already but the problem still persists. Technician said the steering rack is the problem but refused to acknowledge that it's the common issue with this car! Brakes: The 2-piece rotor makes…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 14, 2023

“DRIVER DOOR POWER LOCK ACTUATOR DOESNT WORK. WILL NOT WORK AT ALL WITH POWER LOCK BUTTON OR KEY FOB. WILL ONLY WORK MANUALLY BUT ONLY AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OR GIGGLING IT STRONGLY. ALSO WILL NOT OPEN WHEN USING THE HANDLE. YOU MUST KEEP TRYING TO WIGGLE IT TO GET IT TO OPEN. HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 1, 2020

2015 Lexus Gs 350 — common questions

Is the 2015 Lexus Gs 350 reliable?

The record is thin — 20 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2015 Gs 350 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), steering (4 complaints), other (3 complaints).

Does the 2015 Lexus Gs 350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Lexus Gs 350. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lexus Gs 350 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gs 350 years to avoid are 2007, 2013. The cleanest record among Gs 350 years belongs to 2019.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.