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Lexus GS 350Model year report

2015 Lexus GS 350 Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
53,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 19 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Lexus GS 350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2015 Lexus GS 350. The part named most often is steering, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and other or unknown (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 36% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 240 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 92 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11209486, filed 2019-05, 36,800 miles

Electrical system: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11360850, filed 2020-09, 36,000 miles

Other or unknown: “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 complaint #10926360, filed 2016-11, 3,400 miles

Brakes: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11511899, filed 2023-03

Mileage when problems were reported

36% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,800 and 64,285 miles.

9%0–100%10–2527%25–5055%50–759%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 53,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2016201720192020620212023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Lexus GS 350 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GS 350 RWD3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automatic192923$3,550
GS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192621$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Lexus GS 350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 240 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 240 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS 350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151553,0001—23—Falling
20141629,9581—23—Falling
20132611,0003—23Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010761,1003—22—Not enough data
200987,8623—22—Not enough data
20081964,5004—22—Stable
20075747,6665—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Lexus GS 350 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Lexus GS 350 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2015 Lexus GS 350 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Lexus GS 350 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2015 Lexus GS 350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Lexus GS 350 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Lexus GS 350 (GS 350, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 19 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Lexus GS 350 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,000 miles and the middle half falls between 36,800 and 64,285 miles; 36% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.