2010 Lexus Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2) · Steering:electric Power Assist System (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (51)
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.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-06-21 · L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 51 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-20 · Unknown Or Other“estimados, mi nombre es [xxx] , residente de toa baja, puerto rico. soy propietario de un lexus is250 2010, vin [xxx] . recientemente acudí a un concesionario lexus para solicitar evaluación del deterioro del tablero y paneles interiores (superficies pegajosas y agrietadas). el concesionario negó la asistencia indicando que la lectura actual del …”
2024-07-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“lexus issued a recall on fuel pressure sensor. the vehicle was taken to dealership to remedy the issue. the recalled part failed again. lexus refused to fix the defective part.…”
2023-10-18 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“my parents involved to an accident, my mom's head and my dad's rips and neck get injured( send to hospital with the police report). we believe that the airbags should deployed. …”
2023-09-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 lexus gs350. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced due to a fuel leak. the contact was advised to contact the dealer for assistance. the vehicle wa…”
2023-05-22 · Unknown Or Other“while i was driving at the end of traffic (light just turned green), when my sunroof (glass) exploded. was a very loud bang, glass fell all over the center console, driver side (on my arm, hair) and passenger side. luckily i was the only one in the car. i informed my insurance of the damage and sent them pictures, i can show you as well. …”
2016-12-09 · Air Bags“the replacement of my defective airbag is taking far too long. lexus offered to give us an economy size rental car but, that is not large enough for my family so i have continued to drive my unsafe car. lexus has not given us any indication as to when the replacement will be made. we just pray we are not in an accident of any kind.…”
2016-02-17 · Engine · 98,000 mi“when the brakes are applied while in drive the rpms randomly increase from 500 to 1000 and the car inches up unless i apply more pressure on the brakes. this is usually noticeable while i am in the drive-thru at fast food restaurants while waiting in line. while waiting for 5 or so minutes it usually occurs 2-3 times. i rarely notice it happen a…”
2010-08-01 · Steering:electric Power Assist System · 800 mi“vehicle wanders at highway speeds requiring constant steering corrections to keep it on the road. correspondence between factory and owner being mailed. the consumer stated the steering was not designed properly since it tends to over assist and at higher speeds does not adjust by adequately increasing the steering ratio to compensate for the hi…”
2010-02-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 2,000 mi · 💥 crash“car totalled. went into tree did not stop snow/ice condition. brakes did not respond. *tr …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.