What are the most common Lexus GS problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 4,700+ owner reports, the 2006-2020 Lexus GS has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Recall 06V096000: 2006 Lexus GS SRS Air Bag Inflator May Not Deploy With Full Force, Dashboard Melting and Sticky Surface, Water Pump Premature Failure. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Lexus GS reliable?
The 2006-2020 Lexus GS has 4 known issues documented across 4,700+ owner reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Recall 06V096000: 2006 Lexus GS SRS Air Bag Inflator May Not Deploy With Full Force. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Lexus GS problems?
Repair costs for known Lexus GS issues range from $500 to $2,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What year Lexus GS is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Lexus GS. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2006-2020 Lexus GS with 4 documented issues documented across 4,700+ owner reports.
What is the 2006 Lexus GS Recall 06V096000: 2006 Lexus GS SRS Air Bag Inflator May Not Deploy With Full Force?
The 2006 Lexus GS is included in NHTSA recall campaign 06V096000, which covers an improperly assembled air bag inflator used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag and the knee air bag assembly. Affected inflators were built with an insufficient amount of the heating age… Severity: high.
What is the 2006-2012 Lexus GS Dashboard Melting and Sticky Surface?
The GS dashboard suffers from the same melting and sticky surface defect as other Lexus models of this era. Heat exposure causes the dashboard material to chemically degrade, resulting in a shiny, tacky surface that creates dangerous glare on the windshield. This was a widespread… Severity: medium.
What is the 2013-2020 Lexus GS Water Pump Premature Failure?
The water pump on the GS models fails prematurely, typically between 60,000-100,000 miles. Coolant leaks from the weep hole as the internal seal deteriorates, and the pump bearing develops play causing a whining noise. If not addressed, overheating and potential engine damage can… Repairs typically run $500-$1,200. Severity: medium.
What is the 2006-2015 Lexus GS Power Steering Rack Seal Leak?
The power steering rack develops internal seal leaks that cause power steering fluid loss. The leak typically appears at the inner tie rod boots where fluid seeps past the rack seals. Low fluid levels lead to increased steering effort and pump whining noise, and eventually the ra… Repairs typically run $800-$2,000. Severity: medium.
