2018 Lexus GS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2018 Lexus GS has a complaint index of 33, ranking 11th out of 16 model years, with just 2 complaints and 1 recall on file. It sits well below the highest-complaint years like 2006 (100) and 2013 (93).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #11 of 16 GS years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Visibility & Wipers
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22.5 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2018 Lexus GS problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other1 (50%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Windshield cracked spontaneously while the vehicle was parked, with no impact reported.
- An independent mechanic traced the cracking to a defect in the windshield's glue on one side.
- The failure surfaced around 79,000 miles on the odometer.
2018 Lexus GS recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V222000Apr 8, 2026Fuel System9,139 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
2018 Lexus GS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,375
- 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.
2018 compared with other GS years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Lexus GS reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 2 complaints and a complaint index of 33 for the 2018 GS, ranking 11th of 16 model years for this model. That places it below higher-complaint years like 2006 and 2013.
- Does the 2018 Lexus GS have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 GS covering the fuel system, where the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the main problem area for the 2018 Lexus GS?
- The top problem area reported is Visibility & Wipers, accounting for 50% of complaints, including a case of a windshield cracking without impact at 79,000 miles.
- What year Lexus GS should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint index, the years rated Avoid are 2006, 2007, 2010, and 2013, all scoring much higher than the 2018 GS's index of 33.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Lexus GS?
- EPA rates the 2018 GS at 25 mpg combined (22.5 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,375.