2001 Lexus Gs300 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (4), Transmission / drivetrain (3), Steering (3), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Airbags (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
11/07/2019 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VSC AND CHECK ENGINE SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EMC WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO…
08/20/2015 · Electrical system
DOOR LOCKS ACTUATOR FAILURE ON PASSENGER FRONT, PASSENGER REAR. UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS MANUALLY OR REMOTELY VIA KEY FOB.
08/20/2015 · Engine
EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING EXHAUST FUME INTO INTERIOR OF CAR. SYSTEM IS LEAKING FROM EXHAUST FLANGES FROM THE FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER.
12/30/2014 · Steering
THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER THE CARE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED EITHER WAYS. IT GETS A LITTLE BIT DIFFICULT TO TURN SOMETIMES. I HAVE CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT IS OKAY AS PRESCRIBED. I HAVE JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM MY MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HIS VEHICLE TOYOTA IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN S…
02/21/2011 · Transmission / drivetrain
THE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A WHILE, BUT I PUT IN TODAY'S DATE BECAUSE IT DOESN'T LET YOU LEAVE IT BLANK. WHENEVER I HAVE TO GO UP A RAMP OR OVERPASS,IF I HAVE TO WAIT ON THE INCLINE PART DUE TO TRAFFIC OR A REDLIGHT, AFTER BEING ON THE BRAKE FOR A FEW MINUTES WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF TO GO FORWARD THE CAR ALWAYS ROLLS BACKWARDS AND…
12/15/2010 · Seat belts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WERE NOT HOLDING THE PASSENGERS IN SECURELY. SHE STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE GETTING WEAKER. SHE ALSO STATED THAT ONCE SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK BACK IN PLACE AND IT DRAPED DOWN. THE VEHICLE H…
11/30/2010 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER AND MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD SOME TYPE OF INTERNAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS…
02/19/2010 · Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE AND INCREASE THE SPEED TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPLACED AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR A…