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2018 Lexus GS: common problems and reliability
One of the best GS years.
3 owner complaints, most about visibility. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2018 GS?The 2018 Lexus GS has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are visibility and structure.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Lexus GS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GS years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the GS?
Across the 23 GS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2019) to 180 (2006). With 3 complaints, the 2018 GS sits below the model's median of 20.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 GS
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 26V222000Toyota 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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, build quality, and overall ownership experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GS. See the full GS owner picture and every model year.
Other GS model years
Compare every GS year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.
Compare the GS against its rivals
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