2010 Lexus Gs 350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (4) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 2018-06-26 · campaign 18V432000 · 114,998 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2014-10-15 · campaign 14V647000 · 422,509 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine 2013-09-04 · campaign 13V395000 · 101,584 vehicles
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loo
Risk: The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Service bulletins (166)
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
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year 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 guideline
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
Lane Departure: Sensing System: Radar 2021-11-10 · L-SB-0046-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: for proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. if a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the floor slope compensation procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the a
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
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What owners report
2019-02-21 · Air Bags“while i was driving my lexus the drivers side curtain airbag deployed without any type of accident or incident. i also have dash camera video at the exact moment the airbags deployed. this was beyond frightening to have them deploy without an accident. i contacted lexus and they do not seem that concerned. there is some serious safety defect for t…”
2018-10-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus gs350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v432000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts were not available. the dealer, dolan lexus (7175 s virginia st, reno, nv 89511, 775-826-5050) was contacted and confirmed that parts are not available. the contact had not experienced a fail…”
2018-04-12 · Visibility/Wiper · 61,100 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus gs 350. while driving approximately 50 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to function. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. the contact called aaa and they came out and tightened the wiper arm nuts and bolts. the vehicle was later taken to germaine lexus of easton where it was diagnos…”
2018-01-22 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“problems with my passenger aiirbag not deflating when i hit the front number of my car at 35 mph. car 🚗 was in motion.…”
2016-12-30 · Air Bags“takata airbag recall-- lexus has not offered a fix for the recall of the front passenger airbag recall. our es 350 has been rendered unusable since we cannot carry any passengers in the front seat. lexus has not offered to disable the front airbag so that seat can be used until the recall is completed. we need another vehicle in the interim and…”
2016-05-11 · Air Bags · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus gs 350. while the vehicle was parked, the headrest air bag deployed without warning or impact. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headrest needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was n…”
2014-12-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 17,800 mi“i was pulling into a parking space, driving very very slowly, about 1 or 2 mph, and my vehicle experienced unintended acceleration, bolting forward very abruptly. i was able to stop the car by applying extreme pressure on the brake for a few seconds. the dealership reviewed the car and said there was nothing wrong. they suggest that i might hav…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.