Lexus GS Hybrid Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Lexus GS Hybrid, across 11 model years (2007–2019). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Lexus GS Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No GS Hybrid model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 GS Hybrid: 8 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2013 GS Hybrid: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2011 GS Hybrid: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 GS Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2017 GS Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 GS Hybrid: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus GS Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus GS Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 GS Hybrid | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2018 GS Hybrid | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2017 GS Hybrid | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 GS Hybrid | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2015 GS Hybrid | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2013 GS Hybrid | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 GS Hybrid | 2 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 GS Hybrid | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 GS Hybrid | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 GS Hybrid | 2 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2007 GS Hybrid | 8 | 2 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus GS Hybrid years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (8), 2013 (2), 2011 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus GS Hybrid?
Service Brakes, with 10 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus GS Hybrid have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.