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Lexus GS430 recalls by model year

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Key facts

27 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

59,572 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2000 to 2007 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 18 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

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Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

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2007

2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0; 2003: 0; 2004: 0; 2005: 0; 2006: 0; 2007: 0

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Year-by-year records

Lexus GS430 model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Change in recalls
2000	1	Not available
2001	4	0
2002	3	0
2003	5	0
2004	1	0
2005	1	0
2006	11	0
2007	1	0

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.

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Data completeness

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

66.7%Usable mileage18 / 27 records

96.3%Valid incident date26 / 27 records

100.0%Valid filing date27 / 27 records

96.3%Ordered incident and filing dates26 / 27 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.

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Component complaint heatmap
Component	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Vehicle Speed Control	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	266.7% ODI 10306784 · 56,000 mi MY FATHER WAS DRIVING MY 02 LEXUS GS430 WITH MY MOTHER AND 10MO OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT. HE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATED TO TURN LEFT. HE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND SAW THAT THE CAR INFRONT OF HIM WAS STOPPED AND ABOUT TO TURN. HE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE LEXUS DID NOT SLOW DOWN. HE THEN SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE LEXUS STILL DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE LEXUS FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THEY HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF THEM AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY FATHER IS HAVING BACK PROBLEMS AND MY MOTHER'S LEG IS BRUISED, LUCKILY MY DAU… Look up ODI 10306784 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 10320691 · 54,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT POLE. THE FRONT FENDER AND HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE DAMAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE IMPACT HER NECK AND BODY LUNGED FORWARD DURING THE CRASH; HOWEVER, SHE WAS NOT BRUISED. THE POLICE WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT INDICATE WHETHER A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP TO BE INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE … Look up ODI 10320691 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10291190 · 50,000 mi 2005 LEXUS GS430,2008-05-05, IN THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, I STEPPED ON BRAKES, BUT THE ACCELERATOR 100% CANNOT SWITCH OFF, HAS THE DRIVING RECORD MATERIAL TO CONFIRM THAT (LEXUS PROVIDES FREEZE MATERIAL), HAS THE ANOTHER GS430 SAME ACCELERATOR IN THE SAME YEAR OUT OF CONTROL, THE DRIVING DEATH, TAIWAN DOES NOT HAVE THE UNIT TO BE WILLING TO CONFIRM THAT IS THE VEHICLES SLIGHT DEFECT, BECAUSE TOYOTA IN TAIWAN IS THE RICH COMPANY, DETAILED MATERIAL ON MINE HOMEPAGE: HTTP://LEXUS430.TW. *TR Look up ODI 10291190 at NHTSA ↗	218.2% ODI 10320214 · 24,000 mi FRONT RIGHT WHEEL MAKES LOUD BANGING SOUND. STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON IT. THEN CAME A HORRIBLE SQUEAKING SOUND. THIS OCCURS CONSTANTLY WHEN DRIVING AND ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. I REPLACED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING IN JUNE. THEY WERE COMPLETELY GONE AND MADE THE WHEELS HAVE A LOT OF PLAY . THE NOISE WENT AWAY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND IS NOW BACK LOUDER THAN EVER. Look up ODI 10320214 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10316629 · 70,000 mi I BROUGHT LEXUS GS430, MODEL YEAR 2002 IN DEC 2001. MY MODEL IS NOT IN RECALL LIST. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON NOV 28, 2009 IN SAN DIEGO. BRAKING DID NOT HELP. CAR WENT OVER STREET DIVIDER IN OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES. I WAS LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. *TR Look up ODI 10316629 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 10808582 · 103,333 mi WHILE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY REACALL BULLETIN REGARDING UN-INTENDED ACCELERATION, MY VEHICLE NO EXHIBITS THE ISSUE THAT, WHILE IN MOTION, THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS CAN BE PUSHED SIMULTANEOUSLY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I FEEL MY VIN SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE SAFETY RECALL LIST. Look up ODI 10808582 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	19.1% ODI 10853580 · 106,000 mi MY CHECK PCS AND VBS LIGHTS CAME ON AND WENT OFF. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE AND MY BREAKS WORKED FINE FOR A WEEK. DRIVING HOME ON A SIDE STREET CROSSING A BRIDGE AND A PIERCING BEEP CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I THINK THAT WAS AN INDICATOR RO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND SLOWLY GUIDED TO SIDE OF BRIDGE AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. I HAD A DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS TOLD THAT IS ABS ACCELERATOR AND THAT AND THE PART IS $2500 WITHOUT LABOR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT MY BRAKES GAVE OUT AND SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST. MY CAR IS 2… Look up ODI 10853580 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	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.	327.3% ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	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.	1100.0% ODI 10291190 · 50,000 mi 2005 LEXUS GS430,2008-05-05, IN THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, I STEPPED ON BRAKES, BUT THE ACCELERATOR 100% CANNOT SWITCH OFF, HAS THE DRIVING RECORD MATERIAL TO CONFIRM THAT (LEXUS PROVIDES FREEZE MATERIAL), HAS THE ANOTHER GS430 SAME ACCELERATOR IN THE SAME YEAR OUT OF CONTROL, THE DRIVING DEATH, TAIWAN DOES NOT HAVE THE UNIT TO BE WILLING TO CONFIRM THAT IS THE VEHICLES SLIGHT DEFECT, BECAUSE TOYOTA IN TAIWAN IS THE RICH COMPANY, DETAILED MATERIAL ON MINE HOMEPAGE: HTTP://LEXUS430.TW. *TR Look up ODI 10291190 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10780547 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS430. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V286000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. Look up ODI 10780547 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 10316854 LEXUS 2001 GS430 EXHIBITED ACCELERATION WHILE BRAKING. TWO OR THREE INCIDENTS IN 8 YEARS "APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE" IS NOT VALID SINCE I HAVE NOT HAD A RECENT INCIDENT. I AM FILING THIS REPORTS IN VIEW OF THE RECENT TOYOTA ACCELERATION PROBLEM REPORTS. ALTHOUGH MY EXPERIENCE IS INFREQUENT, I WANTED TO DOCUMENT THAT SIMILAR PROBLEMS OCCURRED IN MY MUCH OLDER LEXUS. *TR Look up ODI 10316854 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.	19.1% ODI 11193336 · 200,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS430. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FRIEND. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE MAY HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. Look up ODI 11193336 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Steering	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 10019227 MY LEXUS GS 430 2001 HAS A PROBLEM THAT I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT FROM THE TIME PURCHASED. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE FRONT END. I HAVE RETURNED THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE CAR WONDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE DRIVER LITERALLY HAS TO FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE EMPLOYEES AT LEXUS OF MASSAPEQUA, DRIVE THE CAR AND SAY THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG. IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT IN THE FRONT END, THEN THE CAUSE OF THE DANGEROUS STEERING COULD BE THE TIRES. I AM NOT A TECHNICIAN AND DO NOT KNOW A LOT ABOUT MECHANICS. SO I REALLY … Look up ODI 10019227 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.	19.1% ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension:Front	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 10045324 I OWN A 2003 LEXUS GS 430 VEHICLE. DURING THE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE, I CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE VIBRATION AND BRAKE AND WHEEL WEAR ON THE FRONT END ASSEMBLY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ALIGNED THE FRONT END AND CHANGED TIRES, BUT THE PROBLEM IS REPEATING. I BELIEVE THAT THE VEHICLE IS IMPROPERLY DESIGNED EITHER TO ACCEPT 17 IN. TIRES OR TO HANDLE A 4.3 LITER ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP INSISTS THAT ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ROTATE TIRES EVERY 5,000 MILES AND THERE IS NO PROBLEM, BUT THIS IS NOT THE CASE. AS A RESULT OF THE RUN-OUT AND OUT OF BA… Look up ODI 10045324 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	19.1% ODI 10250810 · 17,000 mi I HAVE A 2006 LEXUS GS 430 WITH 17500 MILES. WHEN ROTATING TIRES AT 8000 MILES I NOTICED UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT TIRES. I HAD THE DEALERSHIP CHECK THE ALIGNMENT. AT 17000 MILES THE WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGE CONTINUED AND WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. THE WEAR IS DIFFICULT TO SEE AS IT IS ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE TIRE AND ONLY NOTICEABLE WITH THE TIRE REMOVED ON WHEEL TURNED FULL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE WEAR RESEMBLES A GROOVE OR CHANNEL WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE CONTACT PATCH ON THE TIRE. DISCOUNT TIRE INSPECTED THE TI… Look up ODI 10250810 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags:Frontal	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10306784 · 56,000 mi MY FATHER WAS DRIVING MY 02 LEXUS GS430 WITH MY MOTHER AND 10MO OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT. HE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATED TO TURN LEFT. HE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND SAW THAT THE CAR INFRONT OF HIM WAS STOPPED AND ABOUT TO TURN. HE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE LEXUS DID NOT SLOW DOWN. HE THEN SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE LEXUS STILL DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE LEXUS FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THEY HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF THEM AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY FATHER IS HAVING BACK PROBLEMS AND MY MOTHER'S LEG IS BRUISED, LUCKILY MY DAU… Look up ODI 10306784 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.

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
Vehicle Speed Control	30,500–55,500 mi	52,000 mi	6	ODI 10306784 · 56,000 mi MY FATHER WAS DRIVING MY 02 LEXUS GS430 WITH MY MOTHER AND 10MO OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT. HE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATED TO TURN LEFT. HE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND SAW THAT THE CAR INFRONT OF HIM WAS STOPPED AND ABOUT TO TURN. HE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE LEXUS DID NOT SLOW DOWN. HE THEN SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE LEXUS STILL DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE LEXUS FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THEY HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF THEM AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY FATHER IS HAVING BACK PROBLEMS AND MY MOTHER'S LEG IS BRUISED, LUCKILY MY DAU… Look up ODI 10306784 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10316629 · 70,000 mi I BROUGHT LEXUS GS430, MODEL YEAR 2002 IN DEC 2001. MY MODEL IS NOT IN RECALL LIST. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON NOV 28, 2009 IN SAN DIEGO. BRAKING DID NOT HELP. CAR WENT OVER STREET DIVIDER IN OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES. I WAS LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. TR Look up ODI 10316629 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10320691 · 54,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT POLE. THE FRONT FENDER AND HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE DAMAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE IMPACT HER NECK AND BODY LUNGED FORWARD DURING THE CRASH; HOWEVER, SHE WAS NOT BRUISED. THE POLICE WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT INDICATE WHETHER A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP TO BE INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE … Look up ODI 10320691 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Too few reports for a range	103,333 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10316629 · 70,000 mi I BROUGHT LEXUS GS430, MODEL YEAR 2002 IN DEC 2001. MY MODEL IS NOT IN RECALL LIST. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON NOV 28, 2009 IN SAN DIEGO. BRAKING DID NOT HELP. CAR WENT OVER STREET DIVIDER IN OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES. I WAS LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. *TR Look up ODI 10316629 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10808582 · 103,333 mi WHILE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY REACALL BULLETIN REGARDING UN-INTENDED ACCELERATION, MY VEHICLE NO EXHIBITS THE ISSUE THAT, WHILE IN MOTION, THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS CAN BE PUSHED SIMULTANEOUSLY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I FEEL MY VIN SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE SAFETY RECALL LIST. Look up ODI 10808582 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10853580 · 106,000 mi MY CHECK PCS AND VBS LIGHTS CAME ON AND WENT OFF. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE AND MY BREAKS WORKED FINE FOR A WEEK. DRIVING HOME ON A SIDE STREET CROSSING A BRIDGE AND A PIERCING BEEP CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I THINK THAT WAS AN INDICATOR RO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND SLOWLY GUIDED TO SIDE OF BRIDGE AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. I HAD A DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS TOLD THAT IS ABS ACCELERATOR AND THAT AND THE PART IS $2500 WITHOUT LABOR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT MY BRAKES GAVE OUT AND SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST. MY CAR IS 2… Look up ODI 10853580 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	63,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10853580 · 106,000 mi MY CHECK PCS AND VBS LIGHTS CAME ON AND WENT OFF. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE AND MY BREAKS WORKED FINE FOR A WEEK. DRIVING HOME ON A SIDE STREET CROSSING A BRIDGE AND A PIERCING BEEP CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I THINK THAT WAS AN INDICATOR RO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND SLOWLY GUIDED TO SIDE OF BRIDGE AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. I HAD A DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS TOLD THAT IS ABS ACCELERATOR AND THAT AND THE PART IS $2500 WITHOUT LABOR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT MY BRAKES GAVE OUT AND SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST. MY CAR IS 2… Look up ODI 10853580 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	Too few reports for a range	50,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10291190 · 50,000 mi 2005 LEXUS GS430,2008-05-05, IN THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, I STEPPED ON BRAKES, BUT THE ACCELERATOR 100% CANNOT SWITCH OFF, HAS THE DRIVING RECORD MATERIAL TO CONFIRM THAT (LEXUS PROVIDES FREEZE MATERIAL), HAS THE ANOTHER GS430 SAME ACCELERATOR IN THE SAME YEAR OUT OF CONTROL, THE DRIVING DEATH, TAIWAN DOES NOT HAVE THE UNIT TO BE WILLING TO CONFIRM THAT IS THE VEHICLES SLIGHT DEFECT, BECAUSE TOYOTA IN TAIWAN IS THE RICH COMPANY, DETAILED MATERIAL ON MINE HOMEPAGE: HTTP://LEXUS430.TW. *TR Look up ODI 10291190 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	200,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11193336 · 200,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS430. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FRIEND. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE MAY HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. Look up ODI 11193336 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	Too few reports for a range	21,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension:Front	Too few reports for a range	17,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10250810 · 17,000 mi I HAVE A 2006 LEXUS GS 430 WITH 17500 MILES. WHEN ROTATING TIRES AT 8000 MILES I NOTICED UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT TIRES. I HAD THE DEALERSHIP CHECK THE ALIGNMENT. AT 17000 MILES THE WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGE CONTINUED AND WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. THE WEAR IS DIFFICULT TO SEE AS IT IS ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE TIRE AND ONLY NOTICEABLE WITH THE TIRE REMOVED ON WHEEL TURNED FULL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE WEAR RESEMBLES A GROOVE OR CHANNEL WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE CONTACT PATCH ON THE TIRE. DISCOUNT TIRE INSPECTED THE TI… Look up ODI 10250810 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags:Frontal	Too few reports for a range	56,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10306784 · 56,000 mi MY FATHER WAS DRIVING MY 02 LEXUS GS430 WITH MY MOTHER AND 10MO OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT. HE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATED TO TURN LEFT. HE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND SAW THAT THE CAR INFRONT OF HIM WAS STOPPED AND ABOUT TO TURN. HE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE LEXUS DID NOT SLOW DOWN. HE THEN SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE LEXUS STILL DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE LEXUS FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THEY HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF THEM AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY FATHER IS HAVING BACK PROBLEMS AND MY MOTHER'S LEG IS BRUISED, LUCKILY MY DAU… Look up ODI 10306784 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	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	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

2006: 4 complaints · 2007: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2006	0	0	4
2007	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
2006	11	0	0
2007	1	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	Vehicle Speed Control	Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Service Brakes	Air Bags	Electrical System	Steering	Suspension:Front	Air Bags:Frontal
Vehicle Speed Control	—	1 ODI 10316629 · 70,000 mi I BROUGHT LEXUS GS430, MODEL YEAR 2002 IN DEC 2001. MY MODEL IS NOT IN RECALL LIST. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON NOV 28, 2009 IN SAN DIEGO. BRAKING DID NOT HELP. CAR WENT OVER STREET DIVIDER IN OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES. I WAS LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. *TR Look up ODI 10316629 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10291190 · 50,000 mi 2005 LEXUS GS430,2008-05-05, IN THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, I STEPPED ON BRAKES, BUT THE ACCELERATOR 100% CANNOT SWITCH OFF, HAS THE DRIVING RECORD MATERIAL TO CONFIRM THAT (LEXUS PROVIDES FREEZE MATERIAL), HAS THE ANOTHER GS430 SAME ACCELERATOR IN THE SAME YEAR OUT OF CONTROL, THE DRIVING DEATH, TAIWAN DOES NOT HAVE THE UNIT TO BE WILLING TO CONFIRM THAT IS THE VEHICLES SLIGHT DEFECT, BECAUSE TOYOTA IN TAIWAN IS THE RICH COMPANY, DETAILED MATERIAL ON MINE HOMEPAGE: HTTP://LEXUS430.TW. *TR Look up ODI 10291190 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10306784 · 56,000 mi MY FATHER WAS DRIVING MY 02 LEXUS GS430 WITH MY MOTHER AND 10MO OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT. HE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATED TO TURN LEFT. HE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND SAW THAT THE CAR INFRONT OF HIM WAS STOPPED AND ABOUT TO TURN. HE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE LEXUS DID NOT SLOW DOWN. HE THEN SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE LEXUS STILL DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE LEXUS FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THEY HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF THEM AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY FATHER IS HAVING BACK PROBLEMS AND MY MOTHER'S LEG IS BRUISED, LUCKILY MY DAU… Look up ODI 10306784 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1 ODI 10316629 · 70,000 mi I BROUGHT LEXUS GS430, MODEL YEAR 2002 IN DEC 2001. MY MODEL IS NOT IN RECALL LIST. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON NOV 28, 2009 IN SAN DIEGO. BRAKING DID NOT HELP. CAR WENT OVER STREET DIVIDER IN OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES. I WAS LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. *TR Look up ODI 10316629 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 10853580 · 106,000 mi MY CHECK PCS AND VBS LIGHTS CAME ON AND WENT OFF. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE AND MY BREAKS WORKED FINE FOR A WEEK. DRIVING HOME ON A SIDE STREET CROSSING A BRIDGE AND A PIERCING BEEP CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I THINK THAT WAS AN INDICATOR RO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND SLOWLY GUIDED TO SIDE OF BRIDGE AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. I HAD A DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS TOLD THAT IS ABS ACCELERATOR AND THAT AND THE PART IS $2500 WITHOUT LABOR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT MY BRAKES GAVE OUT AND SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST. MY CAR IS 2… Look up ODI 10853580 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes	1 ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10853580 · 106,000 mi MY CHECK PCS AND VBS LIGHTS CAME ON AND WENT OFF. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE AND MY BREAKS WORKED FINE FOR A WEEK. DRIVING HOME ON A SIDE STREET CROSSING A BRIDGE AND A PIERCING BEEP CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I THINK THAT WAS AN INDICATOR RO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND SLOWLY GUIDED TO SIDE OF BRIDGE AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. I HAD A DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS TOLD THAT IS ABS ACCELERATOR AND THAT AND THE PART IS $2500 WITHOUT LABOR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT MY BRAKES GAVE OUT AND SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST. MY CAR IS 2… Look up ODI 10853580 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	1 ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Air Bags	1 ODI 10291190 · 50,000 mi 2005 LEXUS GS430,2008-05-05, IN THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, I STEPPED ON BRAKES, BUT THE ACCELERATOR 100% CANNOT SWITCH OFF, HAS THE DRIVING RECORD MATERIAL TO CONFIRM THAT (LEXUS PROVIDES FREEZE MATERIAL), HAS THE ANOTHER GS430 SAME ACCELERATOR IN THE SAME YEAR OUT OF CONTROL, THE DRIVING DEATH, TAIWAN DOES NOT HAVE THE UNIT TO BE WILLING TO CONFIRM THAT IS THE VEHICLES SLIGHT DEFECT, BECAUSE TOYOTA IN TAIWAN IS THE RICH COMPANY, DETAILED MATERIAL ON MINE HOMEPAGE: HTTP://LEXUS430.TW. *TR Look up ODI 10291190 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Steering	1 ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. Look up ODI 10779042 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0
Suspension:Front	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Air Bags:Frontal	1 ODI 10306784 · 56,000 mi MY FATHER WAS DRIVING MY 02 LEXUS GS430 WITH MY MOTHER AND 10MO OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT. HE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATED TO TURN LEFT. HE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND SAW THAT THE CAR INFRONT OF HIM WAS STOPPED AND ABOUT TO TURN. HE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE LEXUS DID NOT SLOW DOWN. HE THEN SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE LEXUS STILL DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE LEXUS FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THEY HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF THEM AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY FATHER IS HAVING BACK PROBLEMS AND MY MOTHER'S LEG IS BRUISED, LUCKILY MY DAU… Look up ODI 10306784 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

2 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 11.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 42,072 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 762129

EMERGENCY LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES AT STARTUP. NOW WHEN DRIVING. AM CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER SAYS CAN NOT REPLICATE. HAS BEEN IN SHOP ABOUT 8 TIMES IN YEAR AND A HALF. DEALER SAYS BRAKES WORKING OKAY THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND I AM CONCERNED. THANK YOU.*AK

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ODI 10316929 · 63,144 mi

TOTAL BRAKES FAILURE TWICE. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME AND THE BRAKES WERE WORKING AGAIN AFTER A FEW SHUTOFFS/RESTARTS OF THE ENGINE. THE SECOND TIME, DEALER CLAIMED THAT IT HAS LOCATED AN "OPEN CIRCUIT IN PUMP MOTOR" - MANY PARTS WERE REPLACED AT $2,550.53. *TR

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ODI 10779042 · 21,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

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Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 3.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 65,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10353554 · 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR FOUR YEARS. THE ONLY CONSTANT WAS THAT IT HAPPENED WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112000. UPDATED 01/31/11 *BF UPDATED 02/14/11

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Matching rule

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