2015 Lexus GS
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Lexus GS has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: you can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn..
7
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
STEERING
2 complaints- • You can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn.
- • Car keeps pulling to the right at high speed, above 40 mph. Car has been to alignment service and all tires inflated properly. This happens on every trip. Cannot diagnostic the root cause. Suspecting the Steering Rack is the issue.
“You can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
2 complaints- • You can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn.
- • You can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn.
“You can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.
“Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
1 complaints- • Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.
“Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
1 complaints- • Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.
“Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐STEERING: You can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: You can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus GS — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 3
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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