2003 Lexus Gs430 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension:front (1) · Service Brakes, Electric (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (54)
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
2015-12-05 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 103,333 mi“while this vehicle was not included in the safety reacall bulletin regarding un-intended acceleration, my vehicle no exhibits the issue that, while in motion, the brake and accelerator pedals can be pushed simultaneously, possibly causing a vehicle accident. i feel my vin should have been part of the safety recall list.…”
2010-03-18 · Vehicle Speed Control · 54,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl*the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs430. while driving 2 mph attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the vehicle to crash into a cement pole. the front fender and hood of the vehicle were damaged. the contact stated that due to the impact her neck and body lunged forward during the crash; however, sh…”
2010-03-04 · Service Brakes, Electric · 63,144 mi“total brakes failure twice. dealer was not able to identify problem the first time and the brakes were working again after a few shutoffs/restarts of the engine. the second time, dealer claimed that it has located an "open circuit in pump motor" - many parts were replaced at $2,550.53. *tr…”
2004-01-07 · Seat Belts:rear/Other“ rear center and the rear driver's seat belt were installed incorrectly by the manufacturer. the only way the seat belts will fasten is if they are crisscrossed, and then depending on who fastens the belt first, will determine which occupant will be trapped in seat belt. *ak…”
2003-11-03 · Suspension:front“i own a 2003 lexus gs 430 vehicle. during the time that i have owned this vehicle, i continue to experience vibration and brake and wheel wear on the front end assembly. the dealership has aligned the front end and changed tires, but the problem is repeating. i believe that the vehicle is improperly designed either to accept 17 in. tires or to h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.