Lexus GS years to avoid and best years
Newer Lexus GS years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones. 2016 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (5 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2019 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2018 at 0 (from 2 complaints). On the 2016 Lexus GS, 1 of 5 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
Data as of .
Lexus GS reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Lexus GS. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 21.3 |
| 2019 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Steering | 22.5 |
| 2018 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 1 | Visibility | 23.9 |
| 2017 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Steering, Lane departure | 23.9 |
| 2016 → Most | 0 | 5 | 1 | Fuel and propulsion system | 23.9 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Powertrain, Speed control, Fuel and propulsion system | 25 |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Steering | 25 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 25 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 6.7 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/50R17, 235/45R18, 235/40R19 (F Sport) front / 225/50R17, 235/45R18, 265/35R19 (F Sport RWD) or 235/40R19 (F Sport AWD) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-682 expands recall 20V-012 and covers certain vehicles including 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, and 2019 Lexus GS300, among many other Toyota and Lexus models. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus GS years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2019 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2018 at 0 (from 2 complaints).
Which Lexus GS year has the most owner complaints?
2016 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (5 complaints). On the 2016 Lexus GS, 1 of 5 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
How do Lexus GS owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Lexus GS years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones.
What generation is the 2015 Lexus GS?
4th generation (US model years 2013-2020).
Was there a 2012 Lexus GS in the US?
No US model year 2012 GS; the redesigned fourth generation went on sale as a 2013 model after the previous generation ended with 2011.