2015 Lexus GS 350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Lexus GS 350 has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 5th worst of 13 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 15 complaints, 1 recall, 1 crash, and 2 injuries, with steering the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #5 of 13 GS 350 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 15
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2015 Lexus GS 350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering4 (27%)
- Brakes3 (20%)
- Electrical System3 (20%)
- Other3 (20%)
- Structure & Body2 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
- Engine1 (7%)
- Fuel System1 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering intermittently stiffens or locks up during turns after extended driving, sometimes losing power assist entirely.
- Sunroofs have cracked or exploded with a popping sound while the vehicle was in motion.
- Electrical system faults cause the audio and infotainment system to feed back tones and lose function, and one owner reported a rear armrest igniting from an electrical issue.
- Brake and drivetrain warning lights come on unexpectedly at highway speed along with unusual engine behavior that later resets itself.
- Tire tread has separated from the sidewall, exposing steel belts, after modest mileage.
- Driver door power lock actuators fail, requiring repeated manual wiggling to lock or unlock the door.
2015 Lexus GS 350 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Lexus GS 350 reliable?
- It carries a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking 5th worst among 13 GS 350 model years tracked by NHTSA complaint and recall data. Steering, brakes, and electrical issues account for most of the reported problems.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Lexus GS 350?
- Steering is the top problem area, making up 27% of complaints, including reports of the wheel locking or stiffening during turns after extended highway driving.
- Does the 2015 Lexus GS 350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 GS 350, covering a fuel pump replacement, issued as part of a broader Toyota/Lexus fuel system campaign.
- How does the 2015 GS 350 compare to other GS 350 years?
- With a Complaint Index of 67, the 2015 GS 350 ranks 5th worst of 13 years. Worse years include 2007 (index 100), 2013 (92), and 2008 (83), all rated Avoid.
- At what mileage do 2015 GS 350 problems typically appear?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 53,000 miles, though steering complaints centered around 36,800 miles and suspension issues around 28,200 miles.