2017 Lexus GS 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 5, 2020 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GS 350 years
Not enough data 8th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus GS 350. That ranks 8th out of 13 GS 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 30,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Lexus GS 350 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seat Belts2 · ~30,800 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~30,800 mi
Air Bags1 · ~24,700 mi
Electrical System1
Engine1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Tires1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts250%30,800——
Unknown or Other250%30,800——
Air Bags125%24,700——
Electrical System125%———
Engine125%———
Fuel System, Gasoline125%———
Tires125%———
Wheels125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2017: 2201722019: 1201912020: 120201

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Lexus GS 350 recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpNov 4, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I visited multiple times at the lexus dealership for fixing the ticking noise. When i drove uneven pavement, press break, and rough road, it produces metal ticking noise. They fixed my car 3 times (under warranty) but i'm still hearing the same noise over and over. 1st time - they insulated the…

Seat Belts · received Sep 17, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11355494

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 lexus gs 350. While driving 15 to 20 mph, another vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the contact's vehicle. The driver's air bag and front passenger air bag failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The fire and police departments were present, and police report…

Air Bags · received Sep 11, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11254674

Dealers hate me, too educated. Vehicle is a commercial class c -hazmat operated as a type o. In ne, this vehicle is parked in the dealership untitled into the state of ne, dot tire warranty, tires must be checked every month for valve stem leaks, battery go old after sitting around. Dealer rejected…

Unknown or Other · received May 6, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10983851

I was inside the building , looking at a new vehicle, vin. [xxx]. Then manager pulled me into the office with witnesses and explained he wasn't doing business with me, he was nice and explained, i was excited at what he explained. I took pic of giant sticker, the vin dash has a square scan but my…

Tires · received May 3, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10983341

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus GS 350?

Owners most often report seat belts, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Lexus GS 350?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Lexus GS 350 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS 350 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.