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2015 Lexus Gs 350

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When problems were reported

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

3 reports
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53,250 miles · Feb 15, 2020
Unknown Or Other

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; GREETINGS, IT IS WITH EXTREME DISAPPOINTMENT, FRUSTRATION AND TRAUMA THAT WE NOTIFY YOU OF A THIRD BURN IN OUR CAR. ON FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY WE EXPERIENCED A 2ND SMOKE AND BURN STAIN ON THE ARM REST IN THE REAR. YET AGAIN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 3:30P, WE HAD 4:30P DINNER RES…

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; GREETINGS, IT IS WITH EXTREME DISAPPOINTMENT, FRUSTRATION AND TRAUMA THAT WE NOTIFY YOU OF A THIRD BURN IN OUR CAR. ON FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY WE EXPERIENCED A 2ND SMOKE AND BURN STAIN ON THE ARM REST IN THE REAR. YET AGAIN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 3:30P, WE HAD 4:30P DINNER RESERVATIONS. AS SUGGESTED DURING OUR LAST VISIT MONDAY, 20 JANUARY A POSSIBLE REFLECTION FROM SOMETHING IN THE CAR COULD HAVE STARTED THE SMOKE AND BURN. WE ARE BAFFLED, TRAUMATIZED AND EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THESE ISSUES THAT RANDOMLY OCCUR WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. WE ARE FEARFUL OF DRIVING THE CAR WITH EASE AND COMFORT PROMISED BY THE LEXUS BRAND. WE WERE ADVISED TO REMOVED THE CAR FROM OUR GARAGE, REMOVE THE CROSS HANGING FROM THE REAR VIEW MIRROR YET AGAIN WE HAVE ANOTHER ISSUE. SINCE PURCHASING THIS CAR, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH RANDOM BURNING BEING MOST SEVERE. WE ARE TRYING TO ENJOY OUR CAR AND HAVE FAITH IN THIS BRAND. WE MUST SAY IT IS QUITE CHALLENGING TO SAY THE LEASE. PLEASE TELL US NEXT STEPS AND WHAT OUR OPTIONS ARE. PATCHING BURN MARKS IS NOT A SOLUTION TO THESE ONGOING ISSUES. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON. WE HAVE PROVIDED PICTURES OF THE BURN MARK FOR YOUR REVIEW. THIRD BURN ISSUE OVERALL AND SECOND BURN ISSUE ON REAR ARMREST. [XXX] PRIMARY: [XXX] SECONDARY: [XXX] REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *CC

NHTSA ODI #11309431

52,300 miles · Jan 24, 2020
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: GREETINGS, THIS MESSAGE IS BEING SENT ON THE BEHALF OF CHERYL [XXX] & RAYMOND [XXX] 2015 LEXUS GS350 [XXX] SUBJECT: ANOTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUE AGAIN: ISSUE: BACK SEAT ARM REST IGNITED: REAR ARM REST IGNITED AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER LEAVING A BLACK BURNT MARK. WE ARE EXTREMELY CONCERNED…

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: GREETINGS, THIS MESSAGE IS BEING SENT ON THE BEHALF OF CHERYL [XXX] & RAYMOND [XXX] 2015 LEXUS GS350 [XXX] SUBJECT: ANOTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUE AGAIN: ISSUE: BACK SEAT ARM REST IGNITED: REAR ARM REST IGNITED AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER LEAVING A BLACK BURNT MARK. WE ARE EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE WHILE WE WERE DRIVING. WE HAVE PROVIDED A FEW PICTURES BELOW FOR YOUR REVIEW. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM SOMEONE SOON. WE DID TAKE OUR VEHICLE TO JOHNSON LEXUS OF RALEIGH SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 01/20/2020 AND WE SPOKE WITH GENERAL MANAGER DEBORAH MELI & SERVICE MANAGER RICK BERGEVIN. MR. RICK TOOK PHOTOS TO SEND TO A LEXUS SPECIALIST FOR REVIEW. MR. RICK SUGGESTED THAT THIS MIGHT HAVE OCCURRED DO TO OWNERS ERROR. EITHER SOMETHING SPILLED IN THAT AREA OR IT WAS A REFLECTION OF SOME OBJECT THAT CAUSED THIS ISSUE TO OCCUR. WE INFORMED HIM THAT THIS HAD TO HAVE HAPPENED DO TO HEATING ELEMENTS MALFUNCTIONING AND IT IGNITED FROM INSIDE OUTWARD. WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY FEEDBACK OR SUGGESTIONS THAT COULD EXPEDITE THIS CLAIM PLEASE DO SO. REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC

NHTSA ODI #11301742

3,400 miles · Nov 16, 2016
Unknown Or OtherWheels

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE SCRATCHES THE FENDER WHEN TURNING HALF WAY RIGHT. I REPORTED TO THE DEALER, DEALER ALSO SHOWED ME THE SAME MODEL WHICH HAS THE SAME ISSUE, THEN HE SAID HE CAN DO NOTHING WITH THIS, SO THIS IS NORMAL

NHTSA ODI #10926360

Official recalls

1

20V012000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Jan 13, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.