YearToAvoid

2015 Lexus GS 350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

75/100

#3 most-complained of 9 GS 350 years

The 2015 Lexus GS 350 has a Complaint Index of 75, ranking 3rd worst of 9 model years, with 15 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall. Steering issues account for 27% of complaints, making this an Avoid year relative to other GS 350 model years.

Complaints
15
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2015 Lexus GS 350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering4 (27%)
  2. Brakes3 (20%)
  3. Electrical System3 (20%)
  4. Other3 (20%)
  5. Structure & Body2 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
  7. Engine1 (7%)
  8. Fuel System1 (7%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)

What owners report

  • Steering wheel intermittently locks or stiffens after highway driving, especially after sitting in warm sun, requiring a forceful jerk to regain control.
  • Rear seat armrest reportedly ignited and burned through the leather upholstery, tied to an electrical malfunction.
  • Audio and infotainment system emits feedback tones and loses bass/treble controls across radio, Bluetooth, and navigation modes.
  • Sunroof cracked or exploded while driving, with one incident causing the driver to swerve into oncoming traffic.
  • Driver door power lock actuator fails intermittently, requiring repeated wiggling to lock, unlock, or open the door.
  • Tire tread separated from the sidewall, exposing steel belts, on two occasions with the same tire model.
2015 Lexus GS 350 complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2016Jan 2019Dec 2019Feb 2020May 2020Jan 2021Nov 2021
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Mar 2023; peak Sep 2020 (3).

2015 Lexus GS 350 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

2015 Lexus GS 350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,625
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other GS 350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020112013201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid10026322
2014Avoid8816122
2015Avoid7515122
2016No verdict253022
2017No verdict504122

All Lexus GS 350 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Lexus GS 350 reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2015 GS 350 has a Complaint Index of 75 and ranks 3rd worst among 9 model years, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other GS 350 years.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus GS 350?
Steering issues make up 27% of complaints, followed by brakes and electrical system problems at 20% each. Steering complaints had a median failure mileage of 36,800 miles.
Does the 2015 Lexus GS 350 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall for the 2015 GS 350 covering the fuel system, where Toyota will replace the fuel pump free of charge. It is not classified as a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2015 GS 350 compare to other years?
The 2015 model (Complaint Index 75) is better than 2013 (100, Avoid) and 2014 (88, Avoid) but worse than 2016 (25) and 2017 (50), which had no Avoid verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Lexus GS 350?
EPA rates the 2015 GS 350 at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,625.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.