2018 Lexus GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus GS, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2018 Lexus GS

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Lexus GS has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 Lexus GS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other GS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What GS owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2018 Lexus GS350. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the windshield cracked without impact. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the failure was due to a defect in the windshield being glued on one side. The windshield…
Complaint 11552121 · Oct 26, 2023 · 79,000 miles

Own a 2018 GS?

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