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Lexus GS by year

The GS is a compact car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 47 recalls and 763 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
15202530351995200020052010201520201995: 18 MPG combined1996: 18 MPG combined1997: 18 MPG combined1998: 18–19 MPG combined1999: 18–20 MPG combined2000: 18–19 MPG combined2001: 18 MPG combined2002: 18–19 MPG combined2003: 18–19 MPG combined2004: 18–19 MPG combined2005: 18–19 MPG combined2006: 19–22 MPG combined2007: 19–23 MPG combined2008: 20–23 MPG combined2009: 20–23 MPG combined2010: 20–23 MPG combined2011: 20–23 MPG combined2013: 21–31 MPG combined2014: 21–31 MPG combined2015: 21–31 MPG combined2016: 19–31 MPG combined2017: 19–31 MPG combined2018: 19–31 MPG combined2019: 19–26 MPG combined2020: 19–23 MPG combined23 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 GS3.0L 6-cyl18111
1996 GS3.0L 6-cyl1813
1997 GS3.0L 6-cyl1810
1998 GS3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl18–19195
1999 GS3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl18–20059
2000 GS3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl18–19044
2001 GS3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl18024
2002 GS3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl18–19017
2003 GS3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl18–19021
2004 GS3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl18–1909
2005 GS3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl18–1904
2006 GS3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl19–228180
2007 GS3.5L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl19–237106
2008 GS3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl20–23445
2009 GS3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl20–23310
2010 GS3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl20–23318
2011 GS3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl20–2339
2013 GS3.5L 6-cyl21–31348
2014 GS3.5L 6-cyl21–31120
2015 GS3.5L 6-cyl21–31119
2016 GS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl19–31110
2017 GS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl19–3126
2018 GS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl19–3134
2019 GS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl19–2631
2020 GS3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl19–2310

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Lexus GS problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your GS, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Vehicle Speed Control97
  • Engine68
  • Exterior Lighting53
  • Electrical System50
  • Service Brakes45
  • Unknown or Other41

Selling a Lexus GS: questions

How much is a junk Lexus GS worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete GSs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Lexus GSs that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Lexus GS year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2006 GS (180). Across all years, the most-reported components were vehicle speed control, engine and exterior lighting.

Which Lexus GS year has the most recalls?

The 2006 GS has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 8. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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