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2006 Lexus GS problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

44 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

110,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2006 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 25 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 44 complaints (20.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Transmission and shifting	5	11.4%
Steering behavior	4	9.1%
Braking behavior	3	6.8%
Engine operation	1	2.3%
Electrical and battery issues	1	2.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine

Visibility/Wiper

Electrical System

Exterior Lighting

Fuel/Propulsion System

Unknown Or Other

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Power Train

Engine: 9; Visibility/Wiper: 8; Electrical System: 6; Exterior Lighting: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 3; Power Train: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 4

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

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2025

2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 6; 2015: 7; 2016: 4; 2017: 3; 2019: 3; 2020: 9; 2021: 4; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11292188 · 2019-12-30 (December 30, 2019)

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM SHIFTING FROM 1 TO 3 AND DON'T SHIFT UP MORE THAN THAT ,MECHANIC ASKED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION CAUSE ITS MAJOR PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR . TOO MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THAT .

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11292188 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11292464 · 2020-01-01 (January 1, 2020)

HELLO EVERYONE -- I HAVE 06 LEXUS GS300. I HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, NEW VALVE SIX SOLENOIDS. BECAUSE I HAD HARSH ON THE 2 TO 1 DOWNSHIFT. THAT DIDN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THE ECU THE NEW COMPUTER WILL COST ME $1550 ON TOP OF THE $2200 I HAD TO PAY FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND LABOR TOO. THEIR SHOULD BE A RECALL NOTICE. HOW CAN WE ALERT LEXUS OF THIS PROBLEM AND SHIFT THE COST TO THEM FOR THEIR REPAIRS?

Owner-reported narrative. 138,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11292464 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10452678 · 2012-03-22 (March 22, 2012)

THE VEHICLE LOST THE POWER ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. AFTER TOWING THE VEHICLE TO NEAR BY AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WERE OFF; HOWEVER THE STEERING WHEEL IS 90 DEGREE OFF THE CENTER PLUS WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AFS LIGHT (BLINKING), TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WERE ALL ON. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETECT OR CORRECT THIS PROBLEM SO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT DETECT WHAT CAUSED THE WHEEL TO TURNED AND LIGHTS…

Owner-reported narrative. 45,316 miles reported. Look up ODI 10452678 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10488640 · 2012-12-12 (December 12, 2012)

HEADLAMP (AFS) DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. RIGHT HEADLAMP SUPPOSED TO BE AUTO LEVELING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND FACES TO THE GROUND. ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX IT WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THEY DID. (AFS) HAS NEVER WORKED AND RIGHT HEADLAMP FALLS AND FACES TO THE GROUND AND WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP HOW TO FIX IT MY SELF. HEADLAMPS ALSO WOULD TURN OFF AT NIGHT AND NOT WORK AND WAS ON A TRIP AND HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THEY WANTED TO TURN BACK ON AGAIN. THE HEADLAMP STILL TODAY DOES NOT FACE AT NORMAL DEGREE AND CANNOT SEE ON THE RI…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10488640 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10690743 · 2015-02-25 (February 25, 2015)

LOW ENGINE OIL CONDITION WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS. EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING AND HAVING TO CONSTANTLY CHECK AND ADD SEVERAL TIMES BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES. OFTEN OBSERVED BY CHECKING BEFORE WARNING INDICATION. THIS COULD LEAD TO MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE INCLUDING SUDDEN LOCKUP,STALL, OVERHEATING, THROWN RODS, ETC.THERE IS RECENT EVIDENCE AND ADMISSION FROM LEXUS THAT THE PISTON RINGS WERE DEFECTIVE UPON MANUFACTURE. *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 100,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10690743 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

44 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

56.8%Usable mileage25 / 44 records

100.0%Valid incident date44 / 44 records

100.0%Valid filing date44 / 44 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates44 / 44 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Engine	920.5% ODI 10690583 · 51,000 mi I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO LEXUS AND THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS EXACT YEAR AND MAKE AND MODEL FOR THE CARS ENGINE MISFIRING. LEXUS HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A CAMPAIGN TO FIX THIS VERY ISSUE AND HAVE CONFIRMED MY CAR NEEDS THE WORK DONE BUT HAS SAID THEY WILL BE OF NO SERVICE TO ME. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED FOR OTHER CUSTOMERS IN THE SAME SITUATION BUT I FEEL AS THOUGH LEXUS IS DIRECTLY IGNORING ME FOR A SERIOUS PROBLEM. *JS Look up ODI 10690583 at NHTSA ↗	520.0% ODI 10553208 · 48,750 mi HEARD POP FROM ENGINE LOST POWER. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF HIGHWAY AT 10 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS WITH ENGINE BANGING. MADE IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE ENGINE ROCKER ARM IN CYLINDER 3 BROKE.LEXUS WAS NO HELP, AS MY 5 YEAR ENGINE WARRANT EXPIRED. *TR Look up ODI 10553208 at NHTSA ↗	426.7% ODI 10789335 · 132,000 mi AFTER HAVING THE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR REPLACED DUE TO THE RECALL, I NOTICED MY CAR WAS BURNING A LOT OF OIL BUT THERE WAS NO LEAK. MY CAR WOULD BE OUT OF OIL 1,800 MILE PRIOR TO ME NEXT OIL CHANGE AND I WOULD NEED TO ADD 2 QUARTS OF OIL TO MY CAR. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO BE LOOKED AT, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS OIL SEEPAGE IN THE TIMING CHAIN AREA WHICH IS A $3,500 REPAIR. THE MORE I RESEARCH, THE MORE I'M FINDING THAT PEOPLE ARE STATING THIS IS RELATED TO THE RECALL PERFORMED. Look up ODI 10789335 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 10904667 · 80,000 mi THE ENGINE HAS BEEN BURN OIL RAPIDLY. I WENT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE TECH INFORMED ME THAT THE ENGINE IS DOWN TO 2 QUARTZ OF ENGINE OIL. I HAVE KEPT THE CAR ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. ONE OF THE CUSTOMER AS THE DEALER SHIP THAT I HAD A CONVERSATION STATED THAT HE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM WHERE LEXUS CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE ENGINE EXPLODED. I WENT ONLINE TO CHECK AND IT SEEMS LEXUS GS MODEL FROM 2006-2011 HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS. LEXUS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE COST FOR THE FIX. IT IS IRRESPONSIBLE FOR LEXUS N… Look up ODI 10904667 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 10836773 · 98,000 mi WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHILE IN DRIVE THE RPMS RANDOMLY INCREASE FROM 500 TO 1000 AND THE CAR INCHES UP UNLESS I APPLY MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES. THIS IS USUALLY NOTICEABLE WHILE I AM IN THE DRIVE-THRU AT FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS WHILE WAITING IN LINE. WHILE WAITING FOR 5 OR SO MINUTES IT USUALLY OCCURS 2-3 TIMES. I RARELY NOTICE IT HAPPEN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AS THEY USUALLY DON'T LAST THAT LONG. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A WEEK. Look up ODI 10836773 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	15.3% ODI 11662948 I started my car in the morning and when I started the engine it was an instant extreme rough idle with the engine light and traction control light blinking on my dashboard and the engine cuts out on its own. I have my car at a Toyota dealership since it’s closer than the Lexus dealership and they have ran an extensive testing diagnostic on my car resulting in a valve stuck open and a valve spring fell out. I have kept up the regular maintenance on my car, like every 5,000 miles fully synthetic oil changes, premium gas, regularly checking for r… Look up ODI 11662948 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	511.4% ODI 11319595 · 3,000 mi THE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS DEVELOPED BLACK SPOTS WITHIN THE GLASS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF IT. THERE IS TSB (L-SB-0043-16} BUT NOT A RECALL... THE LEXUS BELONGED TO MY FATHER THAT PASSED AWAY AND NEVER REALLY DROVE THE CAR Look up ODI 11319595 at NHTSA ↗	28.0% ODI 11156061 · 170,000 mi REAR VIEW MIRROR IS BEING DISCOLORED WITH BLACK SPOTS Look up ODI 11156061 at NHTSA ↗	426.7% ODI 10979654 SAFETY ISSUE: LEXUS GS 350 2008 HAS THE ISSUE OF REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS LOOSING UNDER THE GLASS THE SPECIAL TEXTURE. LEXUS COMPANY SAVED MONEY AND REPLACED HIGH QUALITY OF REAR VIEW MIRROR TO CHEAP STRUCTURE. MIRROR LOOKS LIKE FROM THE LATE 19TH CENTURY. APPEARANCE OF REAR VIEW MIRROR IS SCRATCHED UP WITH RANDOM BLACK SPOTS, FOGGY TO THE POINT THAT YOU CANNOT SEE THROUGH IT DURING THE LATE DARK HOURS OF THE EVENING AND NIGHT. EVEN THOUGH THE TOP OF THE GLASS IS SMOOTH WITHOUT ANY TRACE OF NEGLECT. THIS ISSUE STARTED TO… Look up ODI 10979654 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	330.0% ODI 11246158 RECALLS Look up ODI 11246158 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11021015 · 75,000 mi I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH. I DID NOT SEE ANY ROCKS OR OTHER OBJECTS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE IN MOTION. THE INSIDE COVER WAS CLOSED, AND NO GLASS CAME INTO THE CAR. Look up ODI 11021015 at NHTSA ↗	315.8% ODI 11591442 Customer notice deterioration of the seat and proceeding monitoring the seat it was observed in 2021, 2023 & 2014 that while utilizing the seat heating electrical component the seat developed cracks as the heat released a burning sensation to the skin. Look up ODI 11591442 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11614964 The component issue is the dashboard. The dashboard has deteriorated and melted to a sticky, shiny tar with a major shine that is causing a glare and potential blind spot will driving. The problem with my vehicle has been a known issue with several models experiencing similar issues. The manufacture has a habit of not fixing the problem until many attempts made by the owner to rectify the problem or denies the claim that it meets a service bulletin that has expired as in my case. Look up ODI 11614964 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	240.0% ODI 11561303 In October 2019 my engine upon start made a knocking/rattling sound. The engine noise continued even after the car was warm. The vacuum pump was diagnosed by the dealership and it was repaired under the manufacturer's warranty. From my understanding, the failure of the vacuum pump could cause the brakes to not respond. In December 2023 the vacuum pump displayed the same knocking/rattling sounds and the dealer diagnosed the vacuum pump as requiring replacement. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms, other than the noise. Look up ODI 11561303 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	266.7% ODI 11544028 While A/C is on, passenger side AC vent is blowing warm air while driver side and back seat AC vents are blowing cold air. Lowering the cabin air temperature controls do not correct the issue. It makes the car temperature get hot and uncomfortable, which becomes distracting when driving. Look up ODI 11544028 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Steering	24.5% ODI 10452678 · 45,316 mi THE VEHICLE LOST THE POWER ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. AFTER TOWING THE VEHICLE TO NEAR BY AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WERE OFF; HOWEVER THE STEERING WHEEL IS 90 DEGREE OFF THE CENTER PLUS WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AFS LIGHT (BLINKING), TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WERE ALL ON. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETECT OR CORRECT THIS PROBLEM SO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT DETECT WHAT CAUSED THE WHEEL TO TURNED AND LIGHTS… Look up ODI 10452678 at NHTSA ↗	28.0% ODI 10508044 · 43,000 mi AS I WAS DRIVING, ALL THE SUDDEN I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TO MAKE TURNS. I NOTICED THAT THE P/S LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCHES ON THE INTERNET AND I FOUND OUT THAT SEVERAL TOYOTA & LEXUS VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR POWER STEERING AND EMC FAILURE PROBLEM. SO WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME ALL THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN DONE AND THERE IS NO EMC FAILURE RECALL AT THIS MOMENT. BUT THERE WAS A EMC RECALL ON THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL. I ASSUME THAT THEY MIGHT BE USING THE SAME PARTS ON MY CAR AND THAT SHOULD BE RECALLE… Look up ODI 10508044 at NHTSA ↗	16.7% ODI 10631415 · 90,000 mi STEERING RACK FAILURE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. PROBLEM DISCOVERED PRIOR TO ANY POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. *TR Look up ODI 10631415 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	526.3% ODI 11318873 · 60,698 mi SEPTEMBER 27TH 2017 - 2013 LEXUS GS 350 FOR 26432 FROM SANTA MONICA LEXUS IN LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA SOLD THE CAR WITHOUT THE DEALER REVEALING RECALLS ON THE CAR BY CALIFORNIA LAW IT IS ILLEGAL TO NOT DISCLOSE INFORMATION ON NOVEMBER 2ND 2018 17 HE WAS MY ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED LATER I FOUND OUT THAT HER HAIR BACK WOULD NOT EVEN HAVE TO BELIEVE IN THE DEALER DID NOT DISCLOSE THAT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE WHICH IS A LOOFAH JANUARY 1ST OF 2019 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER TELLING ME TO RETURN A CAR BECAUSE OF DASHBOARD RECALL DEALERSHIP D… Look up ODI 11318873 at NHTSA ↗	266.7% ODI 11554790 · 141,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 Lexus GS450. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds, the electric power steering assist failed to operate as needed, causing the steering wheel to become stuck. The steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the alternator, but the failure persisted. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 141,000. The VIN was not available. Look up ODI 11554790 at NHTSA ↗	266.7% ODI 11540222 You can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn. Look up ODI 11540222 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11661856 I am experiencing a persistent and potentially hazardous steering issue with my 2016 Lexus GS 350 AWD (Luxury Package). At highway speeds (typically 60 mph and above), the steering exhibits a distinct "sticky" or "notchy" sensation around the center position. Specifically, the steering wheel resists small corrective inputs when driving straight and appears to "stick" in place before releasing and allowing directional change. This results in delayed response when attempting to maintain lane position and requires greater-than-normal force to over… Look up ODI 11661856 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11560870 The system which has intermittent failure on my 2017 Lexus GS350 is the lane keeping assistance safety option. The system seems to work almost perfectly on straight highways. But highways with curves seem to fail at about a 50% rate and human intervention is quickly required. The car is available for inspection and demonstration of the system failure on a nearby winding road. My safety and my wife's safety were put at risk when I realized that my car was heading for a curb and not making ANY correction. I have not taken it to a dealer or any… Look up ODI 11560870 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11634127 When driving at highway speeds (65mph-75mph) the steering rack in Lexus gs350 (4th generation models) will seem “sticky” on “swooping turns”. A slight jerk is the only way to get out of this sticky feeling. The steering racks have been a major issue with these cars and seem fairly frequent to malfunction. I personally think, considering safety standpoint, the steering rack should be recalled. This issue is very prevalent in many Lexus/toyota models with electronic steering racks (not just the gs350 model) This is my 3rd GS350 (2nd one with this… Look up ODI 11634127 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	24.5% ODI 10488640 HEADLAMP (AFS) DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. RIGHT HEADLAMP SUPPOSED TO BE AUTO LEVELING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND FACES TO THE GROUND. ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX IT WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THEY DID. (AFS) HAS NEVER WORKED AND RIGHT HEADLAMP FALLS AND FACES TO THE GROUND AND WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP HOW TO FIX IT MY SELF. HEADLAMPS ALSO WOULD TURN OFF AT NIGHT AND NOT WORK AND WAS ON A TRIP AND HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THEY WANTED TO TURN BACK ON AGAIN. THE HEADLAMP STILL TODAY DOES NOT FACE AT NORMAL DEGREE AND CANNOT SEE ON THE RI… Look up ODI 10488640 at NHTSA ↗	28.0% ODI 10480800 · 80,000 mi THE BRAKES ALWAYS MAKE ALOT OF NOISE AND JUST HATE THE CAR. *TR Look up ODI 10480800 at NHTSA ↗	16.7% ODI 11415594 · 80,000 mi ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM,VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM Look up ODI 11415594 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 11340079 · 107,000 mi WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING IT TO BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS OF LEXUS/TOYOTAS PRODUCED AROUND THIS TIME. INSTEAD OF WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT (WHICH MY CAR NO LONGER QUALIFIES FOR), THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SO ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS FAULTY COMPONENT CAN BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS QUOTED FROM THE DEALER AT $3800! Look up ODI 11340079 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11309811 · 101,578 mi ERROR CODE C1267 LOAD SENSING SWITCH FAILED... ABS LIGHTS ON TRACTON LIGHTS ON. Look up ODI 11309811 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	315.8% ODI 11299668 · 73,676 mi AIR BAG OR SELT BELT DID NOT DEPLOY Look up ODI 11299668 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Visibility/Wiper	818.2% ODI 10651123 OVER SEVERAL YEARS THE REARVIEW MIRROR HAS BECOME DISCOLORED WITH RUST COLORED SPOTS AND STREAKS WHICH MAKE IMPAIRS VISIBILITY. THIS WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND MOST RECENTLY CORPORATE; WHILE THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE THEY REFUSE TO ISSUE A RECALL OR REPLACE THE PART. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED AMONG OWNERS OF GS AND IS VEHICLES. *TR Look up ODI 10651123 at NHTSA ↗	416.0% ODI 10731132 REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFECTIVE : SCRATCHED AND DIS COLORED Look up ODI 10731132 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	210.5% ODI 11362718 · 41,900 mi WINDSHIELD WIPERS GET STUCK IN THE UP POSITION AND DO NOT WORK. MALFUNCTIONING WIPERS, NO ERROR CODE WITH NO FIX. VERY DANGEROUS UNDER EXTREME WEATHER CONDTIONS WHERE WIPERS ARE NEEDED. NOT WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM A TOYOTA PRODUCT. I DEMAND THIS BE FIXED AS I'VE HAD MUCH OLDER CARS WITH NO ISSUES OF WIPERS MALFUNCTION. I COULD CRASH, DIE OR INJURY SOMEONE BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. THE CAR HAS ONLY 41,900 MILES ON IT AND THE WIPERS ARE BARELY USED. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING! IT IS NOT BECAUSE I DID SOMETHING TO THE WIPERS EITHER. I HAVE NEVER GO… Look up ODI 11362718 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	511.4% ODI 10691608 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. Look up ODI 10691608 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	320.0% ODI 11021158 · 160,000 mi SMELL OF GAS IN THE MAIN CABIN ALL OF THE SUDDEN WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. UPON EXITING CAR, SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Look up ODI 11021158 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 11604341 Lexus issued a recall on fuel pressure sensor. The vehicle was taken to dealership to remedy the issue. The recalled part failed again. Lexus refused to fix the defective part. Look up ODI 11604341 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	15.3% ODI 11363713 · 69,500 mi FUEL ECONOMY BECAME VERY POOR. FOLLOWING DAY HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR CAR RUNNING LEAN. WENT TO FILL UP CAR AT GAS STATION, AND AFTER IT WAS FILLED IT WOULD NOT START AND JUST CRANK. AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS AND THROTTLING THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND FINALLY STARTED. CAR WAS THEN PARKED AFTER MOVING TO A SAFE LOCATION. Look up ODI 11363713 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11617751 Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.When reporting accident to insurance company (USAA) I asked representative to have car inspected due to accident circumstances. I do not know if they did an inspection as I was in hospital and at home recuperating. NO prior issue of this type. Look up ODI 11617751 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11734307 During highway driving speeds low pressure fuel pump is showing symptoms of issues. Car will cut off while driving and requires 12V battery reset. Low pressure fuel pump will make noise similar to a “ humming “ noise from underneath rear seats of the vehicle. Lexus corporate is refusing to perform and include my 2016 Lexus GS-F for the open recall. Lexus manufacturer recall ID : 26LB05 ; NHTSA recall ID : 26V222. Look up ODI 11734307 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	24.5% ODI 11033970 I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES DURING THE PERIOD THEY OFFERED IT. I WAS TURNED AWAY BOTH TIMES AND ONLY AFTER THE "REPAIR PERIOD" ENDED WAS I INFORMED THAT THERE WAS ONE TO BEGIN WITH. I'VE READ ABOUT MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME. MY CARE NOW NEEDS TWO TO THREE QUARTS OF OIL PER MONTH AND I WAS SCREWED OUT OF MY REPAIR. NOW WE HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I'VE READ QUITE A FEW THINGS ONLINE ABOUT TEMPORARILY REPAIRING THIS AIRBAG HARNESS MYSELF BUT THATS NOT A SOLUTION … Look up ODI 11033970 at NHTSA ↗	416.0% ODI 11270901 DRIVERS SIDE KNEE AIRBAG REPORTING CODES OF SHORT IN SQUIB CIRCUIT WHICH COMES AND GOES. AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WHEN ACTIVE. ALSO RANDOMLY REPORTS A CODE WITH OPEN IN SQUIB CIRCUIT WHICH ALSO COMES AND GOES. HISTORY REPORTS HAS THE CODES ACTIVE AND CLEAR. CODES ARE PRESENT AND WILL NOT CLEAR AT THIS TIME. THIS IS HAPPENING IN ALL SCENARIO'S OF MOVEMENT AND PARKED CONDITIONS. CODES ARE STILL PRESENT WHEN STARTED IN THE MORNING AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT. Look up ODI 11270901 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	220.0% ODI 10934297 THE REPLACEMENT OF MY DEFECTIVE AIRBAG IS TAKING FAR TOO LONG. LEXUS OFFERED TO GIVE US AN ECONOMY SIZE RENTAL CAR BUT, THAT IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR MY FAMILY SO I HAVE CONTINUED TO DRIVE MY UNSAFE CAR. LEXUS HAS NOT GIVEN US ANY INDICATION AS TO WHEN THE REPLACEMENT WILL BE MADE. WE JUST PRAY WE ARE NOT IN AN ACCIDENT OF ANY KIND. Look up ODI 10934297 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	210.5% ODI 11299668 · 73,676 mi AIR BAG OR SELT BELT DID NOT DEPLOY Look up ODI 11299668 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Exterior Lighting	613.6% ODI 10488640 HEADLAMP (AFS) DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. RIGHT HEADLAMP SUPPOSED TO BE AUTO LEVELING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND FACES TO THE GROUND. ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX IT WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THEY DID. (AFS) HAS NEVER WORKED AND RIGHT HEADLAMP FALLS AND FACES TO THE GROUND AND WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP HOW TO FIX IT MY SELF. HEADLAMPS ALSO WOULD TURN OFF AT NIGHT AND NOT WORK AND WAS ON A TRIP AND HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THEY WANTED TO TURN BACK ON AGAIN. THE HEADLAMP STILL TODAY DOES NOT FACE AT NORMAL DEGREE AND CANNOT SEE ON THE RI… Look up ODI 10488640 at NHTSA ↗	416.0% ODI 10457365 · 80,000 mi BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT NIGHT. I AM TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, WATER GETS INTO THE SEALED HEAD LAMP AND SHORTS OUT THE BALIST. *TR I WAS ALMOST HIT AS ANOTHER CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME BEFORE I REALIZED BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAD SHORTED OUT. THEY TURN BACK ON ONCE RESET BUT GO OUT WITH OUT WARNING. Look up ODI 10457365 at NHTSA ↗	213.3% ODI 10378435 NEARLY CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF A LEXUS SEDAN SLOWING FOR FULL SPEED TOLL PAYMENT. EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS, THERE WAS NO INDICATION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HEAVY RAIN WAS AFFECTING VISIBILITY AND THE LACK OF ANY REAR LIGHT INDICATIONS NEARLY LEAD TO A MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH. I BELIEVE THIS CONDITION EXISTS ON MOST VEHICLES WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND MAY VERY WELL HAVE LED TO NUMEROUS FATAL ACCIDENTS. NO LIGHT ON THE READ OF A VEHICLE DURING POOR VISIBILITY CONDITIONS CAN NO DOUBT LEAD TO RE-END CRASHES. *… Look up ODI 10378435 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine	100,000–108,325 mi	100,200 mi	5	ODI 10690583 · 51,000 mi I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO LEXUS AND THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS EXACT YEAR AND MAKE AND MODEL FOR THE CARS ENGINE MISFIRING. LEXUS HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A CAMPAIGN TO FIX THIS VERY ISSUE AND HAVE CONFIRMED MY CAR NEEDS THE WORK DONE BUT HAS SAID THEY WILL BE OF NO SERVICE TO ME. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED FOR OTHER CUSTOMERS IN THE SAME SITUATION BUT I FEEL AS THOUGH LEXUS IS DIRECTLY IGNORING ME FOR A SERIOUS PROBLEM. JS Look up ODI 10690583 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10690743 · 100,200 mi LOW ENGINE OIL CONDITION WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS. EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING AND HAVING TO CONSTANTLY CHECK AND ADD SEVERAL TIMES BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES. OFTEN OBSERVED BY CHECKING BEFORE WARNING INDICATION. THIS COULD LEAD TO MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE INCLUDING SUDDEN LOCKUP,STALL, OVERHEATING, THROWN RODS, ETC.THERE IS RECENT EVIDENCE AND ADMISSION FROM LEXUS THAT THE PISTON RINGS WERE DEFECTIVE UPON MANUFACTURE. JS Look up ODI 10690743 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11016101 · 141,234 mi VEHICLE IDLING ROUGH WHEN COMING TO A STOP. CONSUMING OIL AT HIGH RATE. CAR HAS ACTUALLY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THIS ISSUE RESOLVED WITH THE DEALER AND LEXUS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. Look up ODI 11016101 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility/Wiper	84,500–108,250 mi	99,000 mi	6	ODI 10705076 · 111,000 mi MY REAR VIEW MIRROR IS COMPLETE DETERIORATED TO A POINT THAT I CAN NO LONGER SEE ANY OBJECT IN THE MIRROR. IT T HAS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE.IT IS A SAFETY DEVICE AND IT SHOULD BE RECALL. *TR Look up ODI 10705076 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10746010 · 98,000 mi THE REARVIEW MIRROR ON OUR VEHICLE STARTED TO SHOW STRANGE SCRATCHES ON IT WHICH HAVE STARTED TO SPREAD OVER TIME. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR NOW AND YOU CAN BARELY SEE OUT OF IT BECAUSE OF THE STRANGE SCRATCHES. WENT TO LEXUS AND THEY STATED IT IS OVER $1,800 DOLLARS TO REPAIR IT EVEN THOUGH IT IS SIMPLY A DEFECT PART. HAD FULL WARRANTY BUT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT BECAUSE IT IS A MIRROR DEFECT. Look up ODI 10746010 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11245109 · 123,000 mi MY REARVIEW MIRROR IS COMPLETE DETERIORATED TO A POINT THAT IT CAN NO LONGER SEE ANY OBJECT IN THE MIRROR. IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE THE REPLACEMENT MIRROR WILL COST MORE THAN $1800 FROM LEXUS IT IS A SAFETY DEVICE NOT LIKE RADIO OR POWER WINDOW. WE BOUGHT A LEXUS NOT PINTO. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! Look up ODI 11245109 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	115,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10567878 · 115,000 mi MY VEHICLE HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. WHEN IT FLICKERS OUT, IF YOU TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON, IT TURNS THE LIGHT BACK ON. THE LIGHT MAY STAY ON OR FLICKER BACK OUT WITHOUT KNOWING. I HAD THE LIGHT BULB REPLACED, COSTING $275.00 THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE. WEEKS LATER, I WAS NOTIFIED BY A RANDOM PERSON THE SAME LIGHT WAS OUT. AGAIN, TURNING THE SWITCH ON AND OFF, ALLOWED THE LIGHT TO TURN ON, BUT LATER FLICKERING OUT AND ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO LEXUS, THEY FIRST SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE THE LIGHT BULB WAS BURNING OUT, BUT LATER… Look up ODI 10567878 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11292464 · 138,000 mi HELLO EVERYONE -- I HAVE 06 LEXUS GS300. I HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, NEW VALVE SIX SOLENOIDS. BECAUSE I HAD HARSH ON THE 2 TO 1 DOWNSHIFT. THAT DIDN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THE ECU THE NEW COMPUTER WILL COST ME $1550 ON TOP OF THE $2200 I HAD TO PAY FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND LABOR TOO. THEIR SHOULD BE A RECALL NOTICE. HOW CAN WE ALERT LEXUS OF THIS PROBLEM AND SHIFT THE COST TO THEM FOR THEIR REPAIRS? Look up ODI 11292464 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11399541 · 110,000 mi I AM HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ALONG WITH ECU PROBLEMS. CAR HAS ROUGH DOWN SHIFTING PROBLEMS WHEN IN MOTION . AFTER DOING RESEARCH MANY LEXUS GS MODELS HAVE THOSE COMMON ISSUES. Look up ODI 11399541 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	Too few reports for a range	116,650 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10567878 · 115,000 mi MY VEHICLE HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. WHEN IT FLICKERS OUT, IF YOU TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON, IT TURNS THE LIGHT BACK ON. THE LIGHT MAY STAY ON OR FLICKER BACK OUT WITHOUT KNOWING. I HAD THE LIGHT BULB REPLACED, COSTING $275.00 THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE. WEEKS LATER, I WAS NOTIFIED BY A RANDOM PERSON THE SAME LIGHT WAS OUT. AGAIN, TURNING THE SWITCH ON AND OFF, ALLOWED THE LIGHT TO TURN ON, BUT LATER FLICKERING OUT AND ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO LEXUS, THEY FIRST SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE THE LIGHT BULB WAS BURNING OUT, BUT LATER… Look up ODI 10567878 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10578197 · 126,000 mi I HAVE A LEXUS GS300 2006. THE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF, TURNING OFF INTERMITTENTLY. IT IS USUALLY THE RIGHT SIDE BUT ALSO HAPPENS ON THE LEFT SIDE. YOU CAN FIX THE PROBLEM BY TURNING THE ON OFF SWITCH. HOWEVER IT WILL CONTINUE TO SHUT OFF RANDOMLY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR AND LEXUS DEALERSHIP SAYS TO REPLACE JUST THE BULB. THE BULB IS FINE, SOMETHING ELSE IS WRONG. OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED AS WELL. *TR Look up ODI 10578197 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10583338 · 118,300 mi HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY GOES OFF WITHOUT WARNING. MANY OWNERS OF THIS MAKE YEAR AND MODEL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. COST 1,500.00 TO FIX Look up ODI 10583338 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	100,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11318906 · 100,000 mi VSC/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON Look up ODI 11318906 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	56,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11319595 · 3,000 mi THE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS DEVELOPED BLACK SPOTS WITHIN THE GLASS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF IT. THERE IS TSB (L-SB-0043-16} BUT NOT A RECALL... THE LEXUS BELONGED TO MY FATHER THAT PASSED AWAY AND NEVER REALLY DROVE THE CAR Look up ODI 11319595 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11399541 · 110,000 mi I AM HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ALONG WITH ECU PROBLEMS. CAR HAS ROUGH DOWN SHIFTING PROBLEMS WHEN IN MOTION . AFTER DOING RESEARCH MANY LEXUS GS MODELS HAVE THOSE COMMON ISSUES. Look up ODI 11399541 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Too few reports for a range	138,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11292464 · 138,000 mi HELLO EVERYONE -- I HAVE 06 LEXUS GS300. I HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, NEW VALVE SIX SOLENOIDS. BECAUSE I HAD HARSH ON THE 2 TO 1 DOWNSHIFT. THAT DIDN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THE ECU THE NEW COMPUTER WILL COST ME $1550 ON TOP OF THE $2200 I HAD TO PAY FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND LABOR TOO. THEIR SHOULD BE A RECALL NOTICE. HOW CAN WE ALERT LEXUS OF THIS PROBLEM AND SHIFT THE COST TO THEM FOR THEIR REPAIRS? Look up ODI 11292464 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11318906 · 100,000 mi VSC/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON Look up ODI 11318906 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11351924 · 196,000 mi THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EVENTUALLY HAVE THE CAR TOWED. THE STEERING WHEEL IS STILL LOCKED THIS DAY. I CAN'T TURN IT LEFT OR RIGHT. I COULD HAVE GOTTEN INTO A ACCIDENT WITH THE SUDDEN LOST OF POWER STEERING TO MY VEHICLE Look up ODI 11351924 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	177,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11340943 · 177,000 mi TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NOT SHIFTING OUT OF THIRD AND JERKING Look up ODI 11340943 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	1	None	ODI 11644519 6.The crash involved complex vehicle systems that may have been manipulated using advanced techniques. I have it documented as a PDF files, can email anytime... Look up ODI 11644519 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2019: 0 complaints · 2020: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2019	0	0	0
2020	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2019	1	0	0
2020	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine	Visibility/Wiper	Electrical System	Exterior Lighting	Fuel/Propulsion System	Unknown Or Other	Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Power Train
Engine	—	0	1 ODI 11443431 Car wouldn’t start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I don’t see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line Look up ODI 11443431 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11318906 · 100,000 mi VSC/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON Look up ODI 11318906 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11443431 Car wouldn’t start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I don’t see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line Look up ODI 11443431 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11318906 · 100,000 mi VSC/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON Look up ODI 11318906 at NHTSA ↗	0
Visibility/Wiper	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	1 ODI 11443431 Car wouldn’t start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I don’t see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line Look up ODI 11443431 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	2 ODI 10494686 THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. I'VE REPLACED THE LAMPS AND THIS WONT FIX THE PROBLEM. I CANT BELIEVE LEXUS IS LETTING THIS CONTINUE WITH SUCH A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE OF HAVING NON WORKING HEADLIGHTS. THEY GO ON AND OFF AT ALL TIMES. I'VE GOT KIDS AND IM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE ANY TIME CLOSE TO NIGHT FALL WITH THEM IN THE CAR. I NOTICE THEY ARE ON THEN 5 MINUTES LATER THEY FLICKER OFF. I TURN THE SWITCH ON AND OFF AND THEY STAY ON FOR A BIT THEN TURN OFF AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND IT LOOKS LIKE ITS AFFECTING MAN… Look up ODI 10494686 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10567878 · 115,000 mi MY VEHICLE HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. WHEN IT FLICKERS OUT, IF YOU TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON, IT TURNS THE LIGHT BACK ON. THE LIGHT MAY STAY ON OR FLICKER BACK OUT WITHOUT KNOWING. I HAD THE LIGHT BULB REPLACED, COSTING $275.00 THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE. WEEKS LATER, I WAS NOTIFIED BY A RANDOM PERSON THE SAME LIGHT WAS OUT. AGAIN, TURNING THE SWITCH ON AND OFF, ALLOWED THE LIGHT TO TURN ON, BUT LATER FLICKERING OUT AND ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO LEXUS, THEY FIRST SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE THE LIGHT BULB WAS BURNING OUT, BUT LATER… Look up ODI 10567878 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11443431 Car wouldn’t start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I don’t see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line Look up ODI 11443431 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11399541 · 110,000 mi I AM HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ALONG WITH ECU PROBLEMS. CAR HAS ROUGH DOWN SHIFTING PROBLEMS WHEN IN MOTION . AFTER DOING RESEARCH MANY LEXUS GS MODELS HAVE THOSE COMMON ISSUES. Look up ODI 11399541 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11292464 · 138,000 mi HELLO EVERYONE -- I HAVE 06 LEXUS GS300. I HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, NEW VALVE SIX SOLENOIDS. BECAUSE I HAD HARSH ON THE 2 TO 1 DOWNSHIFT. THAT DIDN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THE ECU THE NEW COMPUTER WILL COST ME $1550 ON TOP OF THE $2200 I HAD TO PAY FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND LABOR TOO. THEIR SHOULD BE A RECALL NOTICE. HOW CAN WE ALERT LEXUS OF THIS PROBLEM AND SHIFT THE COST TO THEM FOR THEIR REPAIRS? Look up ODI 11292464 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11292188 TRANSMISSION PROBLEM SHIFTING FROM 1 TO 3 AND DON'T SHIFT UP MORE THAN THAT ,MECHANIC ASKED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION CAUSE ITS MAJOR PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR . TOO MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THAT . Look up ODI 11292188 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	0	0	2 ODI 10494686 THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. I'VE REPLACED THE LAMPS AND THIS WONT FIX THE PROBLEM. I CANT BELIEVE LEXUS IS LETTING THIS CONTINUE WITH SUCH A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE OF HAVING NON WORKING HEADLIGHTS. THEY GO ON AND OFF AT ALL TIMES. I'VE GOT KIDS AND IM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE ANY TIME CLOSE TO NIGHT FALL WITH THEM IN THE CAR. I NOTICE THEY ARE ON THEN 5 MINUTES LATER THEY FLICKER OFF. I TURN THE SWITCH ON AND OFF AND THEY STAY ON FOR A BIT THEN TURN OFF AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND IT LOOKS LIKE ITS AFFECTING MAN… Look up ODI 10494686 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10567878 · 115,000 mi MY VEHICLE HEAD LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. WHEN IT FLICKERS OUT, IF YOU TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON, IT TURNS THE LIGHT BACK ON. THE LIGHT MAY STAY ON OR FLICKER BACK OUT WITHOUT KNOWING. I HAD THE LIGHT BULB REPLACED, COSTING $275.00 THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE. WEEKS LATER, I WAS NOTIFIED BY A RANDOM PERSON THE SAME LIGHT WAS OUT. AGAIN, TURNING THE SWITCH ON AND OFF, ALLOWED THE LIGHT TO TURN ON, BUT LATER FLICKERING OUT AND ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO LEXUS, THEY FIRST SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE THE LIGHT BULB WAS BURNING OUT, BUT LATER… Look up ODI 10567878 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	2 ODI 11318906 · 100,000 mi VSC/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON Look up ODI 11318906 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11443431 Car wouldn’t start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I don’t see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line Look up ODI 11443431 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11443431 Car wouldn’t start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I don’t see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line Look up ODI 11443431 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	1 ODI 11318906 · 100,000 mi VSC/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON Look up ODI 11318906 at NHTSA ↗	0
Unknown Or Other	0	0	1 ODI 11399541 · 110,000 mi I AM HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ALONG WITH ECU PROBLEMS. CAR HAS ROUGH DOWN SHIFTING PROBLEMS WHEN IN MOTION . AFTER DOING RESEARCH MANY LEXUS GS MODELS HAVE THOSE COMMON ISSUES. Look up ODI 11399541 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1 ODI 11318906 · 100,000 mi VSC/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON Look up ODI 11318906 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11292464 · 138,000 mi HELLO EVERYONE -- I HAVE 06 LEXUS GS300. I HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, NEW VALVE SIX SOLENOIDS. BECAUSE I HAD HARSH ON THE 2 TO 1 DOWNSHIFT. THAT DIDN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THE ECU THE NEW COMPUTER WILL COST ME $1550 ON TOP OF THE $2200 I HAD TO PAY FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND LABOR TOO. THEIR SHOULD BE A RECALL NOTICE. HOW CAN WE ALERT LEXUS OF THIS PROBLEM AND SHIFT THE COST TO THEM FOR THEIR REPAIRS? Look up ODI 11292464 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11318906 · 100,000 mi VSC/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON Look up ODI 11318906 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0
Power Train	0	0	1 ODI 11292188 TRANSMISSION PROBLEM SHIFTING FROM 1 TO 3 AND DON'T SHIFT UP MORE THAN THAT ,MECHANIC ASKED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION CAUSE ITS MAJOR PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR . TOO MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THAT . Look up ODI 11292188 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	—

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Search patterns

6 patterns with matching reports.

Hard or delayed shifting

4 mentions · 9.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 155,365 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10676232 · 133,730 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT A RATE OF 40 MPH I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO GO FASTER WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR HESITATED AND BEGAN JERKING AND SLOWING ABRUPTLY. THANK HEAVENS NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING ME CLOSELY OR I MAY HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. AFTER THIS "BRUSH WITH DEATH EXPERIENCE, I HAVE LEARNED THAT LEXUS HAS HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THEIR ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER MY EXPERIENCE AND AFTER READING ABOUT OTHER LEXUS OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD CLOSE BRUSHES WITH ACCIDENTS AS WELL. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE TO HOLD …

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ODI 11340943 · 177,000 mi

TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NOT SHIFTING OUT OF THIRD AND JERKING

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ODI 11556240

ECM is not functioning properly it is a safety as the car when downshifting jumps and it can be easy to lose control of the vehicle. I’ve taken it to a few people and there was a service bulletin and recall for the ECM but not on my VIN number it has not been inspected there are no check engine lights on the vehicle but ir continues to very hard shift from 2nd to 1st.

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Warning lights and dashboard alerts

4 mentions · 9.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 72,658 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10452678 · 45,316 mi

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ODI 11318906 · 100,000 mi

VSC/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON

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ODI 11443376

I was hit head on and all the other airbags went off except for my steering wheel airbag. I broke my nose and ripped of part of my lip and needed over 30 stitches. I also job have painful scaring on my face. I was wearing my seat belt as well. The insurance company has the vehicle now so I don't know if it's available for inspection I don't know if it's been inspected by anyone. I didn't see any specific warning lights connected to the steering wheel or airbag system Although there were lights for the tire sensors.

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

3 mentions · 6.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 141,234 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10872226

TAKATA RECALL...MY 2006 LEXUS GS300 HAS 131,467 MILES & IS EXCESSIVELY CONSUMING OIL. I WAS TOLD BY LEXUS THAT THEY WANT TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR $2300 TO TAKE THE ENGINE APART. THIS PROBLEM STARTED LAST YEAR AND IS WORSE NOW. THE LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT COMES ON AFTER ONLY APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MILES. I HAD THE OIL TOPPED OFF & WENT BACK IN 1,000 MILES & THERE WAS HARDLY ANY OIL ON THE DIPSTICK. ON THE LEXUS FORUM, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 GS300 AND LEXUS NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ISSUES HAPPENING WITH THEIR VEHICL…

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ODI 11016101 · 141,234 mi

VEHICLE IDLING ROUGH WHEN COMING TO A STOP. CONSUMING OIL AT HIGH RATE. CAR HAS ACTUALLY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THIS ISSUE RESOLVED WITH THE DEALER AND LEXUS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED.

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ODI 11033970

I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES DURING THE PERIOD THEY OFFERED IT. I WAS TURNED AWAY BOTH TIMES AND ONLY AFTER THE "REPAIR PERIOD" ENDED WAS I INFORMED THAT THERE WAS ONE TO BEGIN WITH. I'VE READ ABOUT MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME. MY CARE NOW NEEDS TWO TO THREE QUARTS OF OIL PER MONTH AND I WAS SCREWED OUT OF MY REPAIR. NOW WE HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I'VE READ QUITE A FEW THINGS ONLINE ABOUT TEMPORARILY REPAIRING THIS AIRBAG HARNESS MYSELF BUT THATS NOT A SOLUTION …

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\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

2 mentions · 4.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11443431

Car wouldn’t start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I don’t see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line

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ODI 11451620

My Lexus GS430 has a fuel rail leak that is leaking into the engine bay and has a strong smell of fuel into the cabin of the car. It is especially strong in the cabin when the heat or air conditioning is utilized. It is extremely dangerous and after researching I have found that it a problem with several of the Lexus lines of cars built around the 2006-2008 models.

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 100,200 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10690743 · 100,200 mi

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 196,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11351924 · 196,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EVENTUALLY HAVE THE CAR TOWED. THE STEERING WHEEL IS STILL LOCKED THIS DAY. I CAN'T TURN IT LEFT OR RIGHT. I COULD HAVE GOTTEN INTO A ACCIDENT WITH THE SUDDEN LOST OF POWER STEERING TO MY VEHICLE

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b