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Lexus Gs 350 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Gs 350 from 2006 to 2019: 161 owner complaints and 29 recalls across 13 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2007 (57), 2013 (26), 2008 (19). Best fuel economy: 23 mpg combined (2019).

Lexus Gs 350
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Speed control / throttle22
Engine22
Airbags16
Fuel & propulsion16
Electrical14
Other / unknown13
Steering13
Brakes13

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200611–
200755722
200841922
20093822
20103722
20113421
201332623
201411623
201511523
20160323
20171423
20182123
20192023

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lexus Gs 350?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2007 (57), 2013 (26), 2008 (19).

How many recalls has the Lexus Gs 350 had?

Across 2006–2019, NHTSA lists 29 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).