2002 Lexus Gs300 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Lexus Gs300. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SEAT BELTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints15

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Driver side seat belt feed broken loose.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2015-05-16

“Goodyear assurance tire: inner sidewall blowout while parked. No external cause. Tire is 80,000 mile tire warranty, with 40,000 miles used and has 6/32 tread depth remaining. May be a structural engineering defect. *tr”

TIRES · reported 2013-11-13

“Goodyear assurance tire: inner sidewall blowout while parked. No external cause. Tire is 80,000 mile tire warranty, with 40,000 miles used and has 6/32 tread depth remaining. May be a structural engineering defect. *tr”

WHEELS · reported 2013-11-13

“Uncontrolled excessive engine speed up this has happened a few times on two occasions there was high wind from left to right in cold weather. I wonder if the electronic control was fooled. When I complained to the dealer they told me it must be that I was not used to a electronic gas pedal!!! *tr”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2010-01-14

“Uncontrolled excessive engine speed up this has happened a few times on two occasions there was high wind from left to right in cold weather. I wonder if the electronic control was fooled. When I complained to the dealer they told me it must be that I was not used to a electronic gas pedal!!! *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2010-01-14

“Lower ball joints on lexus gs300 are very weak and subject to break and cause serious injury or damage to the car. *tr”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2008-11-20

“Vehicle experienced hesitation while driving to the intersection, and vehicle will not go forward with any power. Consumer pressed the accelerator, but the vehicle will not move with any force. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but received no assistance. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 2004-12-03

“When depressing the brakes the steering wheel and brake pedal pulsated and the vehicle shook. The faulty brakes caused extended stopping distance. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The technician determined that the front rotors were warped. *ak *nm”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · reported 2004-05-28
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Lexus Gs300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.