2010 Lexus GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 20, 2026 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GS years
Far more complaints than other years 5th of 24 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lexus GS. That ranks 5th out of 24 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2010 Lexus GS problems

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

Unknown or Other3
Air Bags2
Structure2
Engine1 · ~98,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~200,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~200,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~2,000 mi
Steering1 · ~800 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other330%———
Air Bags220%———
Structure220%———
Engine110%98,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling110%200,000——
Fuel/propulsion System110%———
Fuel System, Gasoline110%200,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110%2,000——
Steering110%800——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 3 complaints
2010: 2201022016: 2201622019: 1201912023: 3202332024: 1202412026: 120261

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Lexus GS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Lexus GS.

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.

Estimados, Mi nombre es [XXX] , residente de Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. Soy propietario de un Lexus IS250 2010, VIN [XXX] . Recientemente acudí a un concesionario Lexus para solicitar evaluación del deterioro del tablero y paneles interiores (superficies pegajosas y agrietadas). El concesionario…

Structure · received Jan 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11712040

Lexus issued a recall on fuel pressure sensor. The vehicle was taken to dealership to remedy the issue. The recalled part failed again. Lexus refused to fix the defective part.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 24, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11604341

My parents involved to an accident, my mom's head and my dad's rips and neck get injured( send to hospital with the police report). We believe that the airbags should deployed.

Air Bags · received Oct 18, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11550537

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus GS350. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced due to a fuel leak. The contact was advised…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 13, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11544330

While I was driving at the end of traffic (Light just turned green), when my sunroof (Glass) exploded. Was a very loud bang, glass fell all over the center console, driver side (On my arm, hair) and passenger side. Luckily I was the only one in the car. I informed my insurance of the damage and…

Unknown or Other · received May 22, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11523310

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus GS?

Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Lexus GS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Lexus GS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.