Lexus
GS
Lexus GS: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeLexus
ClassCompact car, Midsize car
Model years (US)2000–2026
New registrations (EU)2000–2020, 2023
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Lexus GS – Fourth generation2011–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | L10 |
| Production | December 2011August 2020 |
| Model years | 2012–2020 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota New N platform |
| Engines | 2.0 L 8AR-FTS I4 (turbo) 2.5 L 2AR-FSE I4 (hybrid) 2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6 3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 3.5 L 2GR-FKS V6 3.5 L 2GR-FXE V6 (hybrid) 5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 |
| Electric motor | 105 kW 1 km synchronous (GS 300h) 147 kW 1 km synchronous (GS 450h) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic CVT automatic (hybrid) 8-speed AA80E automatic 8-speed AA81E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 4,850 mm (2013–2015) 4,890 mm (2016–2020) |
| Width | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,721–1,805 kg 1,865 kg (hybrid) |
| Assembly | Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant) Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Motomachi plant) |
| Designer | Katsuhiko Inatomi (2009) |
Lexus GS (S190)2005–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2005 – December 2011 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Toyota N platform |
| Engines | 3.0 L 3GR-FSE V6 (gasoline) 3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 (gasoline/hybrid) 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 (gasoline) 4.6 L 1UR-FE V8 (gasoline) (Middle east) 4.6L 1UR-FSE V8 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed A760H/1E automatic 6-speed A960E automatic 8-speed AA80E automatic CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 2005-2009: 4,826 mm 2009-2011: 4,844 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm |
| Height | RWD: 1,425 mm AWD: 1,435 mm |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Assembly | Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant) |
| Designer | Yasuhide Hosoda, Isoroku Yamada and Sotiris Kovos (2002) |
Lexus GS – Third generation2005–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | S190 |
| Production | January 2005December 2011 |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota N platform |
| Engines | 3.0 L 3GR-FE V6 (Middle East) 3.0 L 3GR-FSE V6 3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 3.5 L 2GR-FXE V6 (hybrid) 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 4.6 L 1UR-FE V8 (Middle East) 4.6 L 1UR-FSE V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed A760E/60H/61E automatic 8-speed AA80E automatic CVT automatic (hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 4,826–4,844 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,425–1,435 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant) |
| Designer | Yasuhide Hosoda, Isoroku Yamada and Sotiris Kovos (2002) |
Lexus GS – Second generation1997–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | S160 |
| Production | August 1997December 2004 (Lexus GS) August 1997July 2005 (Toyota Aristo) |
| Model years | 1998–2005 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Engines | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6 3.0 L 2JZ-GTE I6 (turbo) 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8 (export only) 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 (export only) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed A340E automatic 4-speed A341E automatic (JZS161) 5-speed A650E automatic (JZS160, UZS160, UZS161) |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm |
| Length | 4,806 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,420–1,440 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,680 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant) |
| Designer | Akihiro Nagaya (1995) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011, 2013–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2014–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2020 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2019 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2011, 2013–2018 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2011, 2013 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2007 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +3 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011, 2013–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2014–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2016–2020 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2016–2019 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.4–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2011, 2013–2018 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Rear-wheel drive | 7.6–10.2 L/100 km | 8.1–10.7 L/100 km | 6.9–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2007–2011, 2013 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2008–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2006–2007 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| +3 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 180 kW (245 PS) | 1679–1751 kg | 183 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2018 | Petrol | 2494 cm³ | 133 kW (181 PS) | 1805–1810 kg | 104–113 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2018 | Petrol | 3456 cm³ | 215 kW (292 PS) | 1900–1966 kg | 139–145 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2016–2018 | Petrol | 4969 cm³ | 351 kW (477 PS) | 1865 kg | 260 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 270 kW (367 PS) | 1740–1793 kg | 183–186 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014, 2017 | Petrol-electric | 2494 cm³ | 133 kW (181 PS) | 1805–1810 kg | 109–115 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2014 | Petrol | 2500 cm³ | 154 kW (209 PS) | 1715–1772 kg | 207–211 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2014 | Petrol | 3456 cm³ | 233 kW (317 PS) | 1725–1845 kg | 158–237 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 3456 cm³ | 218 kW (296 PS) | 1935–2005 kg | 180 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2012 | Electric | – | – | 1940–2009 kg | – |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 2995 cm³ | – | 1695–1735 kg | 224–226 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2011, 2013–2020 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, CVT |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 75 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 227–425 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,577–2,832 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,998–3,456 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 133–270 kW (181–367 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,679–1,966 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,383–2,855 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2020, 2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 2001, 2014, 2015 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Driver assistance | 2 | 2015, 2017 |
| Stability and traction control | 1 | 2001 |
| Airbags | 1 | 2001 |
| Suspension | 1 | 2001 |
| Latches and locks | 1 | 2001 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 1 | 2015 |
| Speed control and cruise | 1 | 2015 |
| Body and structure | 1 | 2016 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2001, 2014–2019: 19 complaints, 2 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.