2002 Lexus Gs430 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (59)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Steering 2020-06-23 · L-SB-0174-08 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: obsolete notice june 23, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0023-20.
Wheels 2020-06-23 · L-SB-0023-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin nos. st004-01, su001-08, and l-sb-0174-08. the aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before
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What owners report
2013-05-17 · Structure · 70,000 mi“like many others that i know that own a lexus sc430. i think i have a mold problem. i have heard of people becoming very ill from car. i also smell a problem with ac and have condensation on inside of windows. *tr…”
2010-03-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 70,000 mi“i brought lexus gs430, model year 2002 in dec 2001. my model is not in recall list. i have experienced sudden unintended acceleration on nov 28, 2009 in san diego. braking did not help. car went over street divider in opposing traffic lanes. i was lucky that there was no traffic. *tr…”
2010-02-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 56,000 mi · 💥 crash“my father was driving my 02 lexus gs430 with my mother and 10mo old daughter in the backseat. he stopped at a stop sign and then accelerated to turn left. he was going 30-35mph and saw that the car infront of him was stopped and about to turn. he pressed the brake and the lexus did not slow down. he then slammed on the brakes and the lexus still di…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.