1993 Lexus Gs300 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Suspension
What's wrong, in plain English: Parts can break and cause loss of control. THE SPHERICAL PORTIONS OF CERTAIN LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD FINISHED SURFACES THAT WERE NOT SMOOTH CAUSING FRICTION WITH THE SURFACE OF THE BALL JOINT CAP.
What could happen: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALLJOINT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1993 GS300.
- Book a repair at any authorized Lexus dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 95V072000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Summary: THE SPHERICAL PORTIONS OF CERTAIN LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD FINISHED SURFACES THAT WERE NOT SMOOTH CAUSING FRICTION WITH THE SURFACE OF THE BALL JOINT CAP.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALLJOINT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes: SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM; LOWER; BALL JOINT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT TOYOTA 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (2), Visibility (wipers / glass) (2), Steering (2), Gasoline (1), Other (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
12/01/2004 · Fuel system
THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE'S TRUNK. THE CONSUMER COULD SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING/PARKED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUMES BECAME SO BAD THEY HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. THE GAS TANK BEGAN LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TC
05/23/2004 · Fuel system
WE HAVE A 1993 LEXUS GS 300. IT TOOK US SEVERAL DAYS BUT WE FINALLY FIGURED OUT WHERE THE GAS SMELL WAS COMING FROM. THERE IS A LEAK IN THE GAS TANK.*AK
12/06/2002 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
NO SUMMARY. DT
08/15/2001 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
MANUFACTURERE REP. CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
08/07/2000 · Steering
IN WARM WEATHER STEERING MAKES GRINDING NOISE, POSSIBLY IT AFFECTS THE PERFORMANCE OF STEERING. *ET
07/13/2000 · Steering
IN WARM WEATHER STEERING WILL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE, POSSIBLY AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF STEERING. *AK *ML
11/14/1996 · Airbags · crash
VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG , ALSO VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AFTER IMPACT, STILL NO DEPLOYMENT. *AK