Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2019The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2010, 2013More problems; check the recalls were done
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 2.0× usual, mostly brakes and air bags Extended coverage
Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 8 serious complaints of 9, the most about brakes (3) and air bags (2); per car on the road, 2.0× this model's usual year. 1 recall.
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Region email: Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. Lexus is now extending the warranty… (ZLG Region, Apr 2016)
- Extended coverage Dealer email: Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. Lexus is now extending the warranty… (ZLG Dealer, Apr 2016)
- Extended coverage Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-01): Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly. (ZLG Warranty, Apr 2016)
- Extended coverage Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. (19LE05, Dec 2019)
- Extended coverage Technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? (KLG 19LE05-TI-Up, Aug 2020)
- Repair program Lexus and the dealer may use this information to contact the customer when the remedy becomes available. (Lexus, Oct 2019)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
9 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–23 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl; 4.6L 8-cyl · Drive: AWD, RWD
2011 GS trims
| 350 | 450h | 460 |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Lexus reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Lexus aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 311 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 467 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.5L 6-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl, 467 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–26 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 1 | Steering (1) | — |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 286 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 467 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–31 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 4 | Unknown or other (2) | — |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 286 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 467 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–31 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 6 | Seat belts (2) | — |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 286 hp 5.0L 8-cyl, 467 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–31 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 10 | Fuel/propulsion system (3) | — |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, RWD | 21–31 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 19 | Steering (7) | — |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, RWD | 21–31 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 20 | Steering (5) | — |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, RWD | 21–31 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 44 | Service brakes (9) | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | Not rated | 0 | 1 | Unknown or other (1) | — |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4.6L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 20–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 9 | Service brakes (3) | — |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4.6L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 20–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 18 | Air bags (7) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lexus GS 350 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Lexus GS 350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Lexus GS F 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Lexus GS F 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Lexus GS300 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | Lexus GS300 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | Lexus GS350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | Lexus GS350 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | Lexus GS F 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Lexus GS300 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Lexus GS300 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Lexus GS350 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | Lexus GS350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | Lexus GS450H 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Lexus GS F 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Lexus GS200T 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Lexus GS200T 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Lexus GS350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | Lexus GS350 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | Lexus GS450H 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | Lexus GS200t 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | Lexus GS200t 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | Lexus GS350 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | Lexus GS350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | Lexus GS450H 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Lexus GS350 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 15 |
| 2015 | Lexus GS350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 15 |
| 2015 | Lexus GS450H 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | Lexus GS350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 16 |
| 2014 | Lexus GS350 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 16 |
| 2014 | Lexus GS450H 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Lexus GS 350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 41 |
| 2013 | Lexus GS350 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 41 |
| 2013 | Lexus GS450H 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 17 |
| 2012 | Lexus GS350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | Lexus GS350 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | Lexus GS450H 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | Lexus GS350 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 | Lexus GS350 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 | Lexus GS450h 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | Lexus GS460 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | Lexus GS350/460 w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 17 |
| 2010 | Lexus GS450h w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | GS 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2020 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2020 | GS 350 F Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2020 | GS F | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 19 |
| 2019 | GS 300 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2019 | GS 300 F Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | GS 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2019 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2019 | GS 350 F Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2019 | GS F | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 19 |
| 2018 | GS 300 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2018 | GS 300 F Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2018 | GS 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2018 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2018 | GS 350 F Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2018 | GS 450h | Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 31 |
| 2018 | GS F | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 19 |
| 2017 | GS 200t | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2017 | GS 200t F Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | GS 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2017 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2017 | GS 350 F Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2017 | GS 450h | Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 31 |
| 2017 | GS F | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 19 |
| 2016 | GS 200t | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2016 | GS 200t F Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | GS 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2016 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2016 | GS 350 F Sport | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2016 | GS 450h | Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 31 |
| 2016 | GS F | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 19 |
| 2015 | GS 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2015 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2015 | GS 450h | Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 31 |
| 2014 | GS 350 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2014 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2014 | GS 450h | Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 31 |
| 2013 | GS 350 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2013 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2013 | GS 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 31 |
| 2011 | GS 350 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2011 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2011 | GS 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2011 | GS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 20 |
| 2010 | GS 350 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2010 | GS 350 AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2010 | GS 450h | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2010 | GS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.