1998 LEXUS GS400
1 recalls, 41 complaints - 77 TSBs
98V080000 Apr 17, 1998
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE YAW RATE SENSOR FOR THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC), THE VSC CAN OPERATE IMPROPERLY IF THE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY CERTAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, SUCH AS FROM A CELLULAR PHONE.
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BRAKE MAY OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY, AFFECTING STEERING AND SPEED CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE YAW RATE SENSOR.
Complaint Statistics
41 total complaints
21 crashes 18 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 13, 2019
Incident date: Sep 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE ENGINE WAS ON AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED, THE DRIVER LIFTED OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A TREE. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE SPE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
May 13, 2019
Incident date: Sep 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE ENGINE WAS ON AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED, THE DRIVER LIFTED OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A TREE. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE SPE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION
Mar 5, 2016
Incident date: Feb 25, 2016
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, A RATHER BUSY STREET TRYING TO STOP. THE LEXUS WOULD NOT STOP, DUE TO THE STRUTS AND MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. WHICH I LEARNED FROM SEARS AUTOMOTIVE. THE DEFECTS INTERFERE WITH CAR OVERALL ABILITY TO STOP PROPERLY, IT ALSO SWAYS OVER INTO THE OPPOSITE LANES. BECAUSE THE CAR W... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 5, 2016
Incident date: Feb 25, 2016
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, A RATHER BUSY STREET TRYING TO STOP. THE LEXUS WOULD NOT STOP, DUE TO THE STRUTS AND MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. WHICH I LEARNED FROM SEARS AUTOMOTIVE. THE DEFECTS INTERFERE WITH CAR OVERALL ABILITY TO STOP PROPERLY, IT ALSO SWAYS OVER INTO THE OPPOSITE LANES. BECAUSE THE CAR W... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 5, 2016
Incident date: Feb 25, 2016
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, A RATHER BUSY STREET TRYING TO STOP. THE LEXUS WOULD NOT STOP, DUE TO THE STRUTS AND MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. WHICH I LEARNED FROM SEARS AUTOMOTIVE. THE DEFECTS INTERFERE WITH CAR OVERALL ABILITY TO STOP PROPERLY, IT ALSO SWAYS OVER INTO THE OPPOSITE LANES. BECAUSE THE CAR W... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 23, 2012
Incident date: Mar 23, 2012
FAILED BRAKE BOOSTER MOTOR FOR MASTER CYLINDER. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 26, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
LEXUS STUCK PEDAL--I DRIVE A 1998 LEXUS GS400 WHICH I BOUGHT NEW. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT, I'D PRESSED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN("FLOORED IT") MANY TIMES AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. HOWEVER IN MORE RECENT YEARS, I RARELY "FLOORED IT" . ONE TIME LAST SUMMER, I PUSHED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO PASS ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Oct 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE WAS DRIVING 15 MPH ONTO A RAMP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND AS HE DEPRESSED HIS BRAKES THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND REAR ENDED A TRUCK PUSHING HIM INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE TWO OTHER OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE WITH MINOR I... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 15, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF 1998 LEXUS GS400 ONCE ON JAN. 16,1999 WITH NO DAMAGE. I WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE. A SECOND TIME ON JAN. 1, 2001. I WAS PULLING UP TO A GAS PUMP AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO THE CURB AT THE PUMP AND ALSO HIT THE PUMP. BOTH INCIDENTS REPORTED TO DEALER, BUT WERE TREATED ... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Apr 4, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1998 LEXUS GS400 WITH BALL JOINT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BALL JOINT FAILURE. HE SENT THE BALL JOINT TO LEXUS FOR INSPECTION. *KB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Apr 4, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1998 LEXUS GS400 WITH BALL JOINT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BALL JOINT FAILURE. HE SENT THE BALL JOINT TO LEXUS FOR INSPECTION. *KB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Oct 9, 2007
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LEXUS GS 400. WHILE DRIVING 17MPH IN A PARKING LOT, HIS FOOT ACCIDENTALLY SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE SEAT BELT NEVER LOCKED AND CAUSED THE CONTACTS CHEST TO SLAM INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN INTO THE SEAT. THE ENGINE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 18, 2007
Incident date: Mar 18, 2005
22 SETS OF TIRES WORN OUT ON THE FRONT. I HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A BUILDING--THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN ME BE CAUSE OF SLACK AND THE DECEPTION/FRAUD OF LEXEUS PO005-1. YOU HAVE TO MAKE A "SPECIFIC COMPLAINT ABOUT THE BELTS" OR THEY ARE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. PO005-1 HAS BEED WITH HELD ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2005
Incident date: Feb 21, 1998
SAFETY ON VALENTINS DAY 1998, I PURCHASED A NEW 1998 GS 400 IN AUSTIN TEXAS. WHILE I WAS DOING SOME RESEARCH ABOUT THE NHTSA FOR INFORMATION (FULL PROFESSOR). ON YOUR TB PAGE I FOUND OUT THAT THE VSC( COMPUTER WAS DEFECTIVE IN THE JAPANEASE MARKET BEFORE JANUARY. A NON-COMPLIANCE FIX PLAN TO N... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 3, 2005
Incident date: Mar 3, 2005
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS RETRACTOR FAILED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 16, 2004
Incident date: Oct 31, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 7 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK. AS A RESULT, DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WA... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 16, 2004
Incident date: Oct 31, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 7 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK. AS A RESULT, DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WA... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 15, 2004
Incident date: Nov 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
May 9, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
ON THE FIRST DAY I PURCHASED MY LEXUS IN VIRGINIA I ALMOST DROVE THE CAR OVER THE CURB. I THOUGHT MY FOOT HIT THE GAS ACCIDENTALLY, BUT IT HAD NOT. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INSTANCES WHERE THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD WHILE I WAS STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. LUCKILY THE PROBLEM NEVER CAU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 4, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN HEAD ON COLLISION, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 20, 2003
Incident date: Nov 20, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH, HAD A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, NO AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING PRIOR TO THE CRASH. DRIVER WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: Oct 31, 2003
PRODUCT DEFECT WHEN THE LEXUS GS400 HIT HEAD ON A CONCRETE ANTI-TERRORIST RESTRAIN T BETWEEN 40-50 MILES A HR. SPEED COULD HAVE BEEN FASTER ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP CAUSE THE ENGINE WAS KNOWED OF ITS MOUNTINGS, HAND BREAK HANDLE BROKE AND TURNED 90+ DEGREES TO THE LEFT. THE COIN CHANGE CLOSED CO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
PARKING BRAKE
Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: Oct 31, 2003
PRODUCT DEFECT WHEN THE LEXUS GS400 HIT HEAD ON A CONCRETE ANTI-TERRORIST RESTRAIN T BETWEEN 40-50 MILES A HR. SPEED COULD HAVE BEEN FASTER ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP CAUSE THE ENGINE WAS KNOWED OF ITS MOUNTINGS, HAND BREAK HANDLE BROKE AND TURNED 90+ DEGREES TO THE LEFT. THE COIN CHANGE CLOSED CO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: Oct 31, 2003
PRODUCT DEFECT WHEN THE LEXUS GS400 HIT HEAD ON A CONCRETE ANTI-TERRORIST RESTRAIN T BETWEEN 40-50 MILES A HR. SPEED COULD HAVE BEEN FASTER ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP CAUSE THE ENGINE WAS KNOWED OF ITS MOUNTINGS, HAND BREAK HANDLE BROKE AND TURNED 90+ DEGREES TO THE LEFT. THE COIN CHANGE CLOSED CO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 30, 2003
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
CRASHED INTO REAR OF ANOTHER CAR AT 30-50 MPH, AIR BAGS DID INTO DEPLOY. *NLM *SCC **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734324
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 22, 2002
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
CRASHED INTO REAR OF ANOTHER CAR AT 30-50MPH; AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 6, 2002
Incident date: Jan 24, 2002
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 30 MPH, UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER.*AK *SLC
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Jan 24, 2002
Incident date: Dec 31, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY I STARTED NOTICING THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVING CORRECTLY....AFTER FINDING THE NEAREST EXIT A PASSENGER FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE INFORMED ME THAT MY TIRE WAS FLAT...WHEN I PULLED OVER I NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT....THE TIRE INSPECTOR CHECKED THE TIRE AND FOUND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Dec 26, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
CRASHED INTO REAR OF ANOTHER CAR AT 30-50MPH; AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP. LID WILL FALL DOWN AND HIT HEAD . NO CURE FROM DEALER.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 25, 1998
STEERING COLUMN FAILED. YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
DOOR SWITCH.
STEERING
Sep 8, 1999
DOOR SWITCH, SEAT BELT, AND STEERING SHIM FAILURE. OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PROBLEMS WITH SECURITY SYSTEM, A/C AND STEREO CONTROLLERS FAILED, CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND TRUNK RELEASE FAILED, WINDOWS SLOW TO RETRACT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 8, 1999
DOOR SWITCH, SEAT BELT, AND STEERING SHIM FAILURE. OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PROBLEMS WITH SECURITY SYSTEM, A/C AND STEREO CONTROLLERS FAILED, CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND TRUNK RELEASE FAILED, WINDOWS SLOW TO RETRACT.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 8, 1999
DOOR SWITCH, SEAT BELT, AND STEERING SHIM FAILURE. OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PROBLEMS WITH SECURITY SYSTEM, A/C AND STEREO CONTROLLERS FAILED, CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND TRUNK RELEASE FAILED, WINDOWS SLOW TO RETRACT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Dec 21, 1998
MAIN COMPUTER UNIT, DOOR ACTIVATORS FAILED, AFTER RECALL WAS COMPLETED ON MAIN COMPUTER UNIT. YH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
GATE OPENER BUTTONS FAILED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jul 30, 1999
SENSOR FAILED. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jun 11, 1999
ANTI SKID SENSOR FAILED. NLM
TIRES
Dec 7, 1998
CONSUMER SAYS THAT THERE IS ANY OPTION ON LARGER OR SMALLER TIRES.THE LARGER TIRES MAKE THE STEERING STIFF ON TURNS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 LEXUS GS400
77 manufacturer communications from 60 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 4 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
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
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
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-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-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.
LSB002514B
Jul 7, 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-BO-004-05 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
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-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
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-TT-0031-10
Nov 7, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
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
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
LSB001013
Feb 21, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
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
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
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
00602
Nov 11, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CUP HOLDER INSTALLATION ON 1998 TO CURRENT GS430/400/300. *TT
01202
Oct 11, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *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
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER INDICATORS MALFUNCTION. *SLC
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
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
EL300300
Apr 21, 2000
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INACCURACY IN THE DISTANCE SINCE REFUELING INFORMATION LOCATED IN THE NAV DISPLAY. *TT
ST00200
Apr 14, 2000
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
INFORMATION ON STEERING COLUMN SERVICE PARTS. *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
BO00499
Dec 3, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION USED TO REDUCE A CREAKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE MOONROOF AREA. *TT
SU00199
Sep 17, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION ON WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TT
SS00499
Jun 18, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING THE LEXUS DIAGNOSTIC TESTER SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL USED TO ADD AND REWRITE WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES. *TT
SS00699
Jun 18, 1999
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCANTOOL IMMBOLIZER KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT
EL00599
Jun 4, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE POWER MOON ROOF MOTOR ON VEHICLES PRODUCED WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
PG01099
May 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT
BO00299
Apr 23, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO RATTLING NOISE FROM THE GLOVE BOX SWITCH. *TT
SS00199
Apr 9, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON CUSTOMIZE PROGRAM CARD VERSION 1.1 - FEATURES. *TT
AU00199
Apr 2, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING AM CROSSTALK INTERFERENCE. *TT
99V012
Feb 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR COURTESY LAMP SWITCH ( DOOR LOCK ); TRAC BRAKE LINE; AND BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) REPLACEMENT. *YC
XL1
Feb 1, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DOME LAMP AND DOOR COURTESTY LAMP ILLUMINATION WHEN THE DOORS ARE OPENED. *TT
010199
Jan 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES. *TT
010199
Jan 1, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
INFORMATION ON REPLACING DOOR COURTESY LAMP SWITCH (DOOR LOCK).
010199
Jan 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER MOONROOF MOTOR. *TT
010199
Jan 1, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR COURTESY LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *TT
010199
Jan 1, 1999
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING SCANTOOL KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT
NV01998
Oct 30, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BULLETIN INTRODUCING REPAIR PROCEDURES DEVELOPED TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE RATTLE NOISE FROM THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND LUGGAGE TRIM AREAS. *YC
NV02098
Oct 30, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REPAIR PROCEDURES WERE DEVELOPED TO ELIMATE A POSSIBLE VIBRATION NOISE AND RATTLES FROM THE GLOVE BOX AREA. *YC
NV02198
Oct 30, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REPAIR PROCEDURES DEVELOPED TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE RUBBING NOISE FROMTHE STEERING WHEEL AREA AND RATTLE NOISES FROM THE REAR DOOR AND HEADLINER AREA. *YC
NV01898
Oct 30, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REPAIR PROCEDURES DEVELOPED TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE INSTRUMENT PANEL SQUEAK, GLOVE BOX VIBRATION, AND AN UPPER FINISHER PANEL RATTLE/ SQUEAK. *YC
AU00398
Oct 30, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONCERNS WITH NAKAMICHI RADIO INOPERATIVE IN CD MODE. *YC
AC00398
Sep 4, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDITIONS WITH AIR CONDITIONER MALFUCNTIONS. *YC
ST00398
Jun 19, 1998
010000 STEERING
PRODUCTION COUNTERMEASURES HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED T REDUCE STEERING VIBRATION/FLUTTER AND DECREASE BODY SENSITIVITY. YC
TC00298
Feb 13, 1998
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION INTENDED TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSIS OF MIL "ON" WITH DTC P0715 STORED IN ECM MEMORY, INDICATING AN INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION. *AK
EL00198
Jan 23, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT ON ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS. *YC
ST00198
Jan 9, 1998
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON PROGRESSIVE POWER STEERING (PPS) ECU. *YC
980101
Jan 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEMS. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LEXUS GS400
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP03003
Opened: Jul 17, 2003 , Closed: Sep 23, 2003
UNINTENDED ENGINE SPEED INCREASE/SA
ON MAY 13, 2003 THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) RECEIVED AN APRIL 25, 2003 LETTER FROM MR. PETER BODDAERT PETITIONING THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT A PETITION ANALYSIS OF CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2000 MODEL YEAR LEXUS 300 AND 400 SERIES VEHICLES FOR PROBLEMS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL L... Read more
LEXUS GS400 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS GS400 across all model years (1998, 1998).
1
Total Recalls
81
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
33
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths