2003 Lexus Gs300 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Lexus Gs300. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
2crashes1fires1injuries
TIRES
3
POWER TRAIN
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1crashes1fires
ENGINE
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
1
Total complaints16

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. When the vehicle was started, the engine made an unusual revving noise. In addition, three unknown warning indicators illuminated and did not turn off. Also, when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the pedal stiffened, which made it difficult to make a…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-07-08

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. When the vehicle was started, the engine made an unusual revving noise. In addition, three unknown warning indicators illuminated and did not turn off. Also, when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the pedal stiffened, which made it difficult to make a…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-07-08

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. When the vehicle was started, the engine made an unusual revving noise. In addition, three unknown warning indicators illuminated and did not turn off. Also, when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the pedal stiffened, which made it difficult to make a…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2019-07-08

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. While the hood was open, it suddenly fell down on its own. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD · reported 2015-11-25

“Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re 2003 gs300 lexus airbag. *smd the consumer wanted to know if the air bags were safe. *jb”

AIR BAGS · reported 2014-12-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated, causing him to crash into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2011-03-09

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated, causing him to crash into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-03-09

“Door lock actuator failure making the door not lock and/or not open. *tr”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · reported 2010-02-15
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 2003 Lexus Gs300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.