Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus GS400, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Vehicle speed control6
- Electrical system4
- Suspension4
- Service brakes2
- Exterior lighting2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Power train1
- Air bags1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Seat belts1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1999 Lexus GS400.
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 GS400: 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 |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
| 10205331 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
DP03003 · Vehicle speed control:linkagesopened 17 Jul 2003 · closed 23 Sept 2003
UNINTENDED ENGINE SPEED INCREASE/SA
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation