2018 Lexus GS recalls and problems

The 2018 Lexus GS has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

2018 Lexus Gs
Photo: 2018 Lexus Gs by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2018 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 19 GS model years — 12th most.

1recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
79,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Fuel System

Apr 8, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V222000 · 9,139 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other2
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2018 vs. other Lexus GS years

2001: 3 complaints20012002: 1 complaints2003: 4 complaints20032004: 2 complaints2005: 1 complaints20052006: 44 complaints442007: 25 complaints20072008: 16 complaints2009: 2 complaints20092010: 10 complaints2011: 3 complaints20112012: 1 complaints2013: 19 complaints20132014: 3 complaints2015: 3 complaints20152016: 5 complaints2017: 1 complaints20172018: 3 complaints2019: 1 complaints20191

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Lexus GS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Lexus GS, the latest from Apr 8, 2026 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus GS?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (2), visibility (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.