Is the 2018 Lexus GS300 reliable?

NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2018 Lexus GS300, and its complaint index of 17 is the lowest of the 7 model years with data, suggesting fewer reported problems than most other GS300 years.

Does the 2018 Lexus GS300 have any recalls?

Yes, one recall (campaign 20V012000) covers a fuel pump issue. Toyota notified owners and dealers replaced the fuel pump free of charge; it is not a do-not-drive recall.

How does the 2018 GS300 compare to other years?

The 2018 GS300 ranks 6th worst out of 7 years by complaint index (17), well below the 2006 model year, which has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Lexus GS300?

EPA rates the 2018 GS300 at 25 mpg combined (21.5 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.

2018 Lexus GS300 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2018 Lexus GS300 has a complaint index of 17, the lowest among GS300 model years with data, and ranks 6th worst out of 7 years tracked. NHTSA lists zero owner complaints and one recall for a fuel pump issue on this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 17/100; #6 of 7 GS300 years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: —; no alternative with data

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 25; 21.5 city / 31 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2018 Lexus GS300 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.

2018 Lexus GS300 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 21.5 MPG
Highway: 31 MPG
Combined: 25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,175; 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 GS300 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2013	No verdict	83	1	0	—
2014	No verdict	50	1	0	—
2018	No verdict	17	0	1	25
2019	No verdict	33	0	2	25

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Lexus GS300 reliable?: NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2018 Lexus GS300, and its complaint index of 17 is the lowest of the 7 model years with data, suggesting fewer reported problems than most other GS300 years.
Does the 2018 Lexus GS300 have any recalls?: Yes, one recall (campaign 20V012000) covers a fuel pump issue. Toyota notified owners and dealers replaced the fuel pump free of charge; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2018 GS300 compare to other years?: The 2018 GS300 ranks 6th worst out of 7 years by complaint index (17), well below the 2006 model year, which has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Lexus GS300?: EPA rates the 2018 GS300 at 25 mpg combined (21.5 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.