Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
1
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CRASHED INTO A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,900. UPDATED 3/29/12 *CN
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10422661 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
1
Most reports here involve other issues.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11298773 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
2
Most reports here involve loss of braking.
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The contact owns a 2011 Lexus GS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Hydraulic Brake Sensor Fault" remained displayed. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced severe shaking and vibration. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. The VIN was not available.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11664761 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
2
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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TAKATA RECALL; MAY 23, 2016; GZG, 16V340. FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. I CANNOT PUT ANYONE IN THE FRONT SEAT. LEXUS WILL NOT FIX OR BUY THE CAR BACK, BUT CARMAX WILL. I SELDOM DRIVE...NOT HAPPY. MY CAR WAS HIT PARKED AND THE BAG DID NOT GO OFF. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED BY PROGRESSIVE BUT I CANNOT BE SURE I THEY CHECKED ITS SECURITY OF THE BAG. DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR AT ALL. TCC CAMPUS, ARLINGTON, TX. I WAS VOTING. IT WAS A TRUCK. AND BI-STANDERS GOT HER INFO. SHE TRIED TO HIT AND RUN
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11019113 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
1
Most reports here involve other issues.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING AND CAUSED A GLARE, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LEXUS OF PALM BEACH IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11102603 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov