Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2007. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 GS 350 | 15 | 1 |
| 2014 GS 350 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 GS 350 | 26 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 GS 350 | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 GS 350 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 GS 350 | 19 | 4 |
| 2007 GS 350Most complaints | 57 | 5 |
| 2006 GS 350 | 1 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Vehicle speed control22
- Engine22
- Fuel/propulsion system16
- Air bags16
- Electrical system14
- Unknown or other13
- Steering13
- Service brakes13
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Lexus GS 350 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 13 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.2–11.0 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | GS 350 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 9.1 | 10.9 |
| 2019 | GS 350 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 9.1 | 10.9 |
| 2018 | GS 350 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.5 | 9.2 | 11.0 |
| 2017 | GS 350 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.4 | 9.2 | 11.0 |
| 2016 | GS 350 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.9 | 8.1 | 10.2 |
| 2015 | GS 350 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 8.5 | 10.6 |
| 2014 | GS 350 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.1 | 8.3 | 10.4 |
| 2013 | GS 350 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.1 | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| 2011 | GS 350 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| 2010 | GS 350 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| 2009 | GS 350 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| 2008 | GS 350 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| 2007 | GS 350 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.5 | 8.9 | 10.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1,053 GS 350 cars are on the New Zealand register; 90% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| 2013 | 64 | 19 | 45 |
| 2012 | 162 | 32 | 128 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 2009 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 2008 | 149 | 0 | 147 |
| 2007 | 153 | 0 | 149 |
| 2006 | 244 | 0 | 237 |
| 2005 | 109 | 0 | 108 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In Finland
21 GS 350 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 | 113,000 km |
| 2006 | 6 | 110,000 km |
| 2005 | 5 | 137,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
95 new Lexus GS 350 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2012 and 2014, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2014 the largest markets were Estonia (12), Slovakia (4), Czechia (2).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 18 | — |
| 2013 | 25 | — |
| 2012 | 52 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the GS 350 in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A crack in the fuel pulsation damper may lead to a fuel leak. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition may increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
9 campaigns cover the GS 350.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 LEXUS GS350 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2012. THE STEERING CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) PROGRAMMING FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED WHEN RESTARTING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 LEXUS GS300 AND GS350 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VEHICLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE FLOOR CARPET MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK.
NHTSA recalls