Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus GS300, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Vehicle speed control12
- Suspension7
- Service brakes6
- Electrical system6
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Power train3
- Steering3
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Unknown or other2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
25 first registered in 1999 are on Dutch roads; 24% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen15
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde15
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm7
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld6
- Band onvoldoende profiel5
- Fusee(kogel) te veel speling5
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)5
- Licht- donkerscheiding dimlicht onduidelijk4
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
69 cars built in 1999 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 187 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 126 of these cars first registered in 1999 took their annual MOT test. 71% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1999 the figure was 63%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.1% | 16.6% |
| Brakes | 7.1% | 12.2% |
| Suspension | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.8% | 9.3% |
| Visibility | 4.0% | 6.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
12 of these cars first registered in 1999 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 309,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
32 1999 cars are on the New Zealand register; 63% arrived as used imports, 28% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1999 Lexus GS300.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 1999 Lexus GS300: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 627109 | SUBJECT REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *SLC |
| 627095 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER INDICATORS MALFUNCTION. *SLC |
| 619796 | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT |
| 619119 | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT |
| 619116 | SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMP SERVICEABILITY. *TT |
| 619113 | SUBJECT REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT |
| 616648 | OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE LEXUS NAIVGATION SYSTEM MAY NOTICE THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IS BLANK ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR. IN ADDITION, THE OTHER CLIMATE CONTROL INDICATORS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE, THOUGH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL OPERATE PROPERLY. *TT |
| 614067 | INFORMATION ON REDUCING WIND NOISE AT THE LOWER PORTION OF THE B-PILLAR OF THE RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND FRONT WINDOWS. *TT |
| 612534 | INFORMATION ON STEERING COLUMN SERVICE PARTS. *TT |
| 612531 | SUBJECT REGARDING RATTLE NOISE FROM THE CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER. *TT |
| 610106 | SUBJECT REGARDING REDUCING RATTLING NOISE(S) FROM THE GLOVE BOX. *TT |
| 610103 | INFORMATION USED TO REDUCE A CREAKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE MOONROOF AREA. *TT |
| 610097 | INFORMATION ON REDUCING THE POSSIBILITY OF A RATTLE FROM THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER COVER. *TT |
| 609102 | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES. *TT |
| 609100 | SUBJECT REGARDING SCANTOOL KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT |
| 607889 | INFORMATION ON WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 606226 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCANTOOL IMMBOLIZER KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT |
| 606192 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE LEXUS DIAGNOSTIC TESTER SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL USED TO ADD AND REWRITE WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES. *TT |
| 604960 | SUBJECT ON CUSTOMIZE PROGRAM CARD VERSION 1.1 - FEATURES. *TT |
| 604950 | SUBJECT PERTAINS TO RATTLING NOISE FROM THE GLOVE BOX SWITCH. *TT |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10207945 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 10205352 | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)