2015 Lexus GS 350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
53,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 15 complaints (26.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 4 | 26.7% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 13.3% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 13.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Steering: 4; Electrical System: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 3; 2020: 6; 2021: 3; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11209486 · 2019-05-23 (May 23, 2019)
STEERING WHEEL "LOCKS" UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND MUST BE JERKED TO HAVE THE STEERING WORK PROPERLY. JERKING STEERING WHEEL CAUSES CAR TO SWERVE CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATION. CONDITIONS: (1) CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN WARM SUN FOR HOURS, (2) CAR IS THEN DRIVEN ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 60MPH, (3) THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK OCCURS RANDOMLY ON DIFFERENT HIGHWAY AREAS (NOT SAME PART OF HWY), (4) HAS NOT OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS OR IN SMALL AREAS LIKE PARKING LOTS OR NEIGHBORHOODS. CAR: RWD, GS350 LUXURY PACKAGE, NO LANE KEEPING ASSIST ON THE VEH…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11209486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11433285 · 2021-09-16 (September 16, 2021)
After driving a while 30 minutes or so steering intermittently stiffens especially in turns loss of power steering. Creating very dangerous situation especially if you are yielding. It can cause a very bad accident situation as you may loose control driving control. It is an electronic steering.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11433285 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11360850 · 2020-09-24 (September 24, 2020)
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE 2018 AND WITHIN APPROX. A MONTH I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY WHERE MY VEHICLE STALLED WHICH RESULTED IN MAJOR DAMAGES TO MY CAR . I COULDN'T EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW AT THE TIME. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULDN'T TURN OFF AND HE STATED IT PROBABLY NEEDED TUNEUP . CAR FELT ROUGH. ACCIDENT RESULTED IN VEHICLE REPAIR AND ME W/O A CAR. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ENTIRE FRONT CAR SMASHED IN. AFTER VEHICLE WAS RESTORED ENGINE …
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11360850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10966237 · 2017-03-16 (March 16, 2017)
BRAKES AND ROTOR WEAR OUT AT 28000 DRIVING MOSTLY FREEWAY
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10966237 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11511899 · 2023-03-14 (March 14, 2023)
Steering: Car pulls to the right when travelling above 50mph. Done 4 wheels alignment at Lexus dealership already but the problem still persists. Technician said the steering rack is the problem but refused to acknowledge that it's the common issue with this car! Brakes: The 2-piece rotor makes clicking noise at low speed. the break pads make loud squeal noise every time the paddle pressed. This is a very common issue with Lexus 2 piece rotors but Lexus refused to acknowledge.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11511899 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11301742 · 2020-01-24 (January 24, 2020)
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 FR…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11301742 at NHTSA ↗