7
recalls
The Lexus GS has 7 recalls covering 1.26 million vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (6). Owners filed 10 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2006: 6
Units affected
1.26M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
10
-9.1% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lexus GS, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
10 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine25
- Unknown or other24
- Steering20
- Service brakes14
- Visibility/wiper14
- Electrical system13
- Fuel/propulsion system13
- Complaints
- 157
- Crashes reported
- 14
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 12
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lexus GS by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 288K units
- Air bags1 · 133 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 215K units
- Seat belts1 · 29K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 729K units
Lexus GS recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Lexus GS, IS, RC (2015-2022): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 26V222000 | Crash risk | 9,139 |
| Jan 26, 2011 | Lexus GS, IS (2006-2009): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 11V029000 | Fire | 244,779 |
| Oct 21, 2010 | Lexus GS, IS, RX; Toyota Avalon and 1 more (2004-2006): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 10V499000 | Crash risk | 728,544 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | Lexus GS, IS, LS (2006-2008): Engine and engine coolingNo. 09V020000 | Fire | 214,570 |
| Nov 28, 2007 | Lexus GS, IS (2006): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 07V545000 | Fire | 34,343 |
| Apr 13, 2006 | Lexus GS, IS (2006): Seat beltsNo. 06V121000 | Crash risk | 28,947 |
| Apr 3, 2006 | Lexus GS, IS, LS; Scion TC and 5 more (2004-2007): Air bagsNo. 06V096000 | Crash risk | 133 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2022 Lexus GS recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2022 Lexus GS. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lexus GS have?
7 recalls cover the Lexus GS, for 1.26 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lexus GS?
Engine: named in 25 of the 157 safety complaints about the Lexus GS, then unknown or other (24). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.