2000 LEXUS GS300
0 recalls, 45 complaints - 60 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
3 crashes 3 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
ENGINE
May 8, 2019
Incident date: May 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A PASSERSBY WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 21, 2016
Incident date: Nov 20, 2015
WHILE DRIVING, RAN OVER A POT HOLE FILLED WITH WATER AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHICH ULTIMATELY AFFECTED THE BRAKING SYSTEM. TOOK TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED THE SYSTEM REPLACED WHICH WOULD COST OVER 3500 DOLLARS. AT THIS TIME, WE ARE STILL WORKING ON THIS MATTER!!!!! IT HAPPENED NOV. 2015
WHEELS
Sep 21, 2016
Incident date: Nov 20, 2015
WHILE DRIVING, RAN OVER A POT HOLE FILLED WITH WATER AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHICH ULTIMATELY AFFECTED THE BRAKING SYSTEM. TOOK TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED THE SYSTEM REPLACED WHICH WOULD COST OVER 3500 DOLLARS. AT THIS TIME, WE ARE STILL WORKING ON THIS MATTER!!!!! IT HAPPENED NOV. 2015
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 21, 2016
Incident date: Nov 20, 2015
WHILE DRIVING, RAN OVER A POT HOLE FILLED WITH WATER AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHICH ULTIMATELY AFFECTED THE BRAKING SYSTEM. TOOK TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED THE SYSTEM REPLACED WHICH WOULD COST OVER 3500 DOLLARS. AT THIS TIME, WE ARE STILL WORKING ON THIS MATTER!!!!! IT HAPPENED NOV. 2015
AIR BAGS
Apr 16, 2016
Incident date: Apr 15, 2016
RECALL.
SUSPENSION
Jan 12, 2015
Incident date: Jan 12, 2015
THE LOWER BALL JOINT IS MAKING SQUEAKING NOISES. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE FACED BY OWNERS OF LEXUS GS300 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1998-2002. THERE MIGHT BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OR IMPROPER LUBRICATION CAUSING THE BALL JOINT TO BREAK. THERE ARE SEVERAL LIFE THREATENING INCIDENTS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE SO ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
WHILE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT WAS TRYING TO START UP ON IT'S OWN WITH NO KEYS. THE DASH LIGHTS WERE BLINKING AND THE CAR WAS MAKING A LOUD CRANKING, BANGING NOISE AND WE COULD SMELL THE SMOKE. AFTER LIFTING UP THE HOOD WE COULD SEE THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND IT WAS STILL TRYING T... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jul 17, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
WHILE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT WAS TRYING TO START UP ON IT'S OWN WITH NO KEYS. THE DASH LIGHTS WERE BLINKING AND THE CAR WAS MAKING A LOUD CRANKING, BANGING NOISE AND WE COULD SMELL THE SMOKE. AFTER LIFTING UP THE HOOD WE COULD SEE THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND IT WAS STILL TRYING T... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 15, 2013
Incident date: Nov 15, 2013
REGARDING MY 2000 GS 300 LEXUS. BRAKE, ABS, VSC, VSC OFF LIGHTS ALONG WITH LOUD ALARM DISPLAYED. ALSO HAS HAD AN ANNOYING ON AND OFF CHIRPING NOISE BEFORE THIS ALARM SOUNDED. THE BREAKS APPEAR TO BE WORKING WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THE CHIRPING NOISE IS HEARD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND DOESN'T SEEM TO MAT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 15, 2013
Incident date: Nov 15, 2013
REGARDING MY 2000 GS 300 LEXUS. BRAKE, ABS, VSC, VSC OFF LIGHTS ALONG WITH LOUD ALARM DISPLAYED. ALSO HAS HAD AN ANNOYING ON AND OFF CHIRPING NOISE BEFORE THIS ALARM SOUNDED. THE BREAKS APPEAR TO BE WORKING WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THE CHIRPING NOISE IS HEARD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND DOESN'T SEEM TO MAT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 7, 2012
Incident date: Apr 24, 2007
BOUGHT A 2000 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED IN 2005 FROM LEXUS DEALER. IN 2007 ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, A DRIVER WAS DRIVING VERY SLOW AND STARTED TO PULL OVER. I QUICKLY WENT AROUND HER TO PASS, AT ABOUT 35 MPH, BUT AFTER RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL, CAR SPED UP INSTEAD. TRIED TO SLOW DOWN WITH THE BRAKES, BU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 20, 2012
Incident date: Jun 19, 2012
I WAS TURNING ONTO THE FREEWAY (UPHILL ONRAMP) I STEPPED ON THE GAS GOING ABOUT 20 MILES AN HR WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR WOULDN'T STOP. ACCELERATED SO QUICKLY. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY FOOT WAS TOUCHING THE GAS ACCIDENTLY SO I MOVED AND APPLIED THE BRAKE WHICH WAS NO HELP, AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 29, 2010
Incident date: Jun 5, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY LEXUS GS 300, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING! THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING NORMALLY AND ALL OF SUDDEN IT STALLED OUT (ENGINE STILL RUNNING) BUT NO ACCELERATION AT ALL, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO GET HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLES VSC AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THIS HAPPENED.. I... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 2, 2010
Incident date: Apr 23, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 9, 2010
Incident date: Aug 22, 2009
I HAVE LEXUS GS300. THE CAR WERE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I TOWED THE CAR TO LEXUS. THEY TOLD ME IT IS NOT MECHANICAL PROBLEM. ONE OF THE ELECTRONIC SENSOR WERE MALFUNCTION. IT SEEMS THE LEXUS SENSE IS NOT RELIABLE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 30, 2010
Incident date: Oct 14, 2009
TWICE IN THE SAME DAY OUR 2000 LEXUS GS300 EXPERIENCED ACCELERATION PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO THOSE NOW INVOLVED IN THE INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION OF TOYOTA PRODUCTS. THE ACCELERATION BEGAN AS THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. I HAD TO PUSH THE BRAKE WITH GREAT FORCE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING FORWARD. WHEN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 29, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2002
LEXUS ISSUE TO ABC NEWS ON JANUARY 29, 2010. *TR I OWNED A LEXUS GS NOT TOO LONG AGO THAT HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. LEXUS DID EVERYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM....BUT THEY JUST HAD NO FIX FOR IT. IT WAS NOT A PETAL PROBLEM.....IT WAS IN THE ELECTRONIC ACCELERATION CONTROL UNIT. HOW D... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 27, 2009
Incident date: Oct 26, 2009
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITHOUT PRESSING ACCELERATOR. HAS OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY. CAR IS A 2000 LEXUS GS 300 WITH 107,000 MILES. FLOOR MATS WERE NOT THE CAUSE. PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, IT RACED TO RED LINE AND WENT BACK TO IDLE. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 19, 2009
Incident date: Feb 19, 2009
TIRE BECAME COMPLETELY UNATTACHED AND JAMMED AGAINST RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL CAUSING BODY DAMAGE. GOING ONLY DOING 30 MPH AT THE TIME. THANK GOD I HAD JUST EXITED THE INTERSTATE AND NO ONE HIT ME. CAR IN SHOP RIGHT NOW WITH ESTIMATED DAMAGE OF $500 (EXCLUDING BODY DAMAGE). *TR
EQUIPMENT
Dec 11, 2008
Incident date: Nov 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER WAS UNINJURED. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE WHEEL WAS FACING THE ENGINE. THE PASSENGER... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 11, 2008
Incident date: Nov 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER WAS UNINJURED. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE WHEEL WAS FACING THE ENGINE. THE PASSENGER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 15, 2008
Incident date: May 13, 2008
IN LATE 2000 MY FIANCE` AND I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW LEXUS FROM DAVID MCDERMOTT LEXUS IN EAST HAVEN CT. THE CAR RAN FLAWLESSLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS WITH NO MAJOR ISSUES. OVER THE LAST YEAR OR SO THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR MAKES A LOUD BEEPING SOUND. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Feb 10, 2008
Incident date: Feb 5, 2008
FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT COMPLETE FAILURE LEADING TO WHEEL/TIRE BARELY HANGING ON VEHICLE. ALL THIS HAPPENING GOING 45-50 MPH ON OUTER ROAD/HIGHWAY ENTRANCE RAMP. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Feb 7, 2008
Incident date: Feb 4, 2008
LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE SUSPENSION CAME APART CAUSING THE TIRE TO DISLODGE. TIRE JAMMED AGAINST RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL CAUSING BODY DAMAGE. CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS OF $1,500.00 EXCLUDING BODY DAMAGE ESTIMATES. I THANK GOD I WAS ONLY DOING 15MPH AT THE TIME WHEN TH... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Feb 7, 2008
Incident date: Feb 4, 2008
LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE SUSPENSION CAME APART CAUSING THE TIRE TO DISLODGE. TIRE JAMMED AGAINST RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL CAUSING BODY DAMAGE. CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS OF $1,500.00 EXCLUDING BODY DAMAGE ESTIMATES. I THANK GOD I WAS ONLY DOING 15MPH AT THE TIME WHEN TH... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Feb 7, 2008
Incident date: Feb 4, 2008
LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE SUSPENSION CAME APART CAUSING THE TIRE TO DISLODGE. TIRE JAMMED AGAINST RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL CAUSING BODY DAMAGE. CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS OF $1,500.00 EXCLUDING BODY DAMAGE ESTIMATES. I THANK GOD I WAS ONLY DOING 15MPH AT THE TIME WHEN TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 24, 2004
Incident date: Feb 25, 2004
WHILE MAKING A TURN FROM A STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED,BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 24, 2004
Incident date: Feb 25, 2004
WHILE MAKING A TURN FROM A STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED,BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 19, 2004
Incident date: Mar 13, 2004
AT 60,000 MILES, ENGINE/OIL LIGHT CAME ON; DEALER SAYS THAT ENGNE NEEDS REPLACED DUE TO OIL "SLUDGE" @ COST OF $15,000 TO REPAIR. LEXUS/TOYOTA REFUSES TO PAY EVEN THOUGH IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BCAUSE I CANNOT SUPPLY MAINTENANCE RECORDS. TOYOTA HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THESE ENGINES TO 8-YEARS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 10, 2004
Incident date: Feb 12, 2004
WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP VEHICLE FIRST HESITATED THEN JERKED FORWARD BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *MR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
AIR BAGS
Sep 4, 2003
Incident date: Aug 28, 2003
I WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX 35-40 MPH AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE DOOR WAS CAVED IN AND MY SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 29, 2003
Incident date: Apr 17, 2003
THE VEHICLES BRAKE PADS WERE AT 8% BUT THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A BRAKE/ROTOR FAILURE. *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2002
Incident date: Apr 24, 2002
VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO STATED THAT STABILIZER BAR WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HIT FIVE CARS OVER A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 1/2 MILE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. SURGING CAUSED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, BRAKE AND AIRBAG PROBLEMS, ARISING ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 29, 2002
Incident date: Apr 23, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON A VERY BUSY STREET CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 29, 2002
Incident date: Apr 24, 2002
VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO STATED THAT STABILIZER BAR WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HIT FIVE CARS OVER A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 1/2 MILE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. SURGING CAUSED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, BRAKE AND AIRBAG PROBLEMS, ARISING ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 18, 2002
Incident date: Apr 12, 2002
UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC THE ACCELERATOR STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION ONCE PRESSURE HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE PEDAL. UPON EXAMINATION, THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL OBSTRUCTIONS (IE, FLOOR-MAT, LOOSE OBJECTS) WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO JAM IN THIS POSITION. HIGH REVVING AND U... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 18, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
VEHICLE PURCHASED USED FROM JM LEXUS WITH 9,800 MILES. WITHIN THE FIRST 4 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES TO RECTIFY A FRONT END VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DURING THE FIVE VISITS THE VEHICLE HAD THE TIRES REBALANCED, FRONT BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED, ALIGNMENT, N... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 18, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
VEHICLE PURCHASED USED FROM JM LEXUS WITH 9,800 MILES. WITHIN THE FIRST 4 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES TO RECTIFY A FRONT END VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DURING THE FIVE VISITS THE VEHICLE HAD THE TIRES REBALANCED, FRONT BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED, ALIGNMENT, N... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 12, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATON.*AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 12, 2002
Incident date: Apr 11, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 25, 2002
Incident date: Oct 17, 2001
VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHILE CONSUMER WAS IN TRAFFIC AT A CONSTANT SPEED OR 25-30 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT LEAST ONE A WEEK. *AK *YD
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
VEHICLE VIBRATES IN FRONT AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE DEVELOPED PROBLEM AT 10,000 MILES, AND DEALER PUT NEW TIRES ON. 2,000 MILES LATER, VEHICLE IS AGAIN VIBRATING. MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO LOOK A VEHICLE, AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 4, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2000
VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT SLOW SPEEDS OF 25 MPH , AND ENGINE REVVED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO COULD NOT REMEDY SITUATION. *AK
TIRES
Jun 21, 2000
BRIDGESTONE TIRES: CONSUMER WAS UNSURE OF THE MODEL. TIRE WENT COMPLETELY FLAT DUE TO A CUT ON THE SIDE OF THE TIRE. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 LEXUS GS300
60 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 5 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0002-20
Feb 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should b
L-SB-0048-08 Obs
Dec 5, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
L-SB-0025-14
Jul 7, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0025-14 Rev
Nov 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
L-SB-0082-14
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
L-SB-0025-14 Rev
Jul 25, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
LSB002514A
Jul 7, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
LSB002514A
Jul 7, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
LSB002514B
Jul 7, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
L-SB-002-01 - OB
Jul 7, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
LSB002514
Jul 4, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
LSB002514
Jul 4, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the S
L-SB-0092-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
L-BO-004-05 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
LSB009213B
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
L-SB-0143-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
220000 SEATS
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
L-SB-0143-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
LTT014513
Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
L-TT-0145-13
Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window glass
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 1, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
LSB001013
Feb 21, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
Lexus Floor Mat
Jan 25, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devic
LSB-0143-11
Nov 10, 2011
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT, EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, THE MODIFICATIONS THAT MIGHT NEGATIVELY AFFECT SIDE AIR BAG PERFORMANCE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. *PE
LSB-0143-11
Nov 10, 2011
220000 SEATS
LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT, EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, THE MODIFICATIONS THAT MIGHT NEGATIVELY AFFECT SIDE AIR BAG PERFORMANCE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. *PE
01202
Oct 11, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT
SU00302
Jan 18, 2002
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT STABILIZER BAR ABNORMAL NOISE. *TT
NV00501
Mar 30, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *SLC
BO00501
Mar 23, 2001
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT
BO00301
Mar 16, 2001
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMP SERVICEABILITY. *TT
AX00101
Mar 9, 2001
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT
ST010101
Feb 16, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT
AC00101
Jan 12, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE LEXUS NAIVGATION SYSTEM MAY NOTICE THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IS BLANK ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR. IN ADDITION, THE OTHER CLIMATE CONTROL INDICATORS WILL
AC00101
Jan 12, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER INDICATORS MALFUNCTION. *SLC
NV00900
Jul 28, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REDUCING WIND NOISE AT THE LOWER PORTION OF THE B-PILLAR OF THE RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND FRONT WINDOWS. *TT
NV00500
Apr 14, 2000
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING RATTLE NOISE FROM THE CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER. *TT
NV00300
Jan 7, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REDUCING RATTLING NOISE(S) FROM THE GLOVE BOX. *TT
NV00100
Jan 7, 2000
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION ON REDUCING THE POSSIBILITY OF A RATTLE FROM THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER COVER. *TT
SU00199
Sep 17, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION ON WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TT
LEXUS GS300 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS GS300 across all model years (1993, 2019).
12
Total Recalls
448
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
52
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
LEXUS GS300 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 164 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 0 | 45 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 56 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 91 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | View |