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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.
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
2012 GS trims
| 350 | 450h |
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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.