1999 Lexus GS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Lexus GS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Lexus GS.

Most common 1999 Lexus GS problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	2
Seat Belts	1
Wheels	1
Engine	1
Power Train	1
Air Bags	1
Service Brakes	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2021-07-12, Service Brakes
The contact owns a 1999 Lexus GS400. The contact stated while driving at 1 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brakes failed to engage while depressed on the brake pedal almost causing a collision. The contact informed the independent mechanic of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

2014-09-03, Structure
IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A U-TURN ON A PRIVATE NARROW STREET THE AUTOMOBILE RPM JUMPED FROM AN ALMOST IDLE CONDITION TO OVER 3000 RPM. EVERY EFFORT TO BRAKE THE CAR AND SHIFT TO NEUTRAL PROVED INEFFECTIVE WITHIN THE DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET. THE AUTOMOBILE JUMPED THE CURB AND STRUCK A LOW GARDEN WALL FORCING AN ENGINE STOP. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. MY ESTIMATE OF THE SPEED WHEN STRIKING THE WALL WAS 30 TO 35 MPH. I HAVE PICTURES WHICH SHOW THE BRAKE STREAKS AS WELL AS TOTAL DAMAGE SCENE. IN ADDITION A NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR HEARD THE ENTIRE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS AND CAN VERIFY THE EXTENT OF THE BRAKING EFFORT. TO DATE LEXUS HAS STATED THAT IT WAS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE DEFECT. I AM LOOKIN

2014-03-08, Wheels
I WAS DRIVING GOING HOME FROM THE STORE AND MY LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED AND DAMAGE MY WHEELS, FENDER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN ALL THE WAY DUE TO THE DAMAGE ON THE FENDER. THANK GOD I WASN'T IN THE FREEWAY OR WITH MY KIDS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR

2013-12-30, Seat Belts
I FOUND OUT THAT I COULDN'T EXTEND THE BACK SEAT BELTS (PASSENGER). *TR

1999 Lexus GS questions

Does the 1999 Lexus GS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Lexus GS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus GS?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Seat Belts (1), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Lexus GS has been fixed?

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