There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Lexus GS, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Lexus GS problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 158,300 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Lexus GS complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · reported Dec 19, 2024
car stalls when trying to accelerate like its going to turn off...The Wheel alighnment is not correct.Doors will not lock Bad lighting i cant see because front lights are doll
Power Train · at 145,000 miles · reported Nov 26, 2019
Acceleration pedal problem. Car fails to respond to acceleration pedal sometimes while in motion. Car can stop moving in traffic or during turns (Especially left turns). This is very dangerous and life threatening. Although pedal sensor was changed given the error code, the car still show the same issue. Lexus must take responsibility for dangerous design as it lacks a fail safe mechanism to their drive by wire. Failure in acceleration is as dangerous as failure in braking.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 158,300 miles · reported Feb 24, 2014
When backing into a parking space with my foot on the brake, the rpms surged causing speed to increase suddenly. I place the car in neutral and the rpms continued to surge for about three seconds and then returned to normal. While waiting at a traffic signal, with my foot on the brake, the rpms suddenly surged and I again placed the car in neutral. The surge continued for about three seconds again. On one other occasion, when shifting from reverse to drive while exiting a parking space, the rpms surged for about two seconds and then returned to normal. The vehicle seems to accelerate suddenly…
Wheels · reported Aug 9, 2010
I own a 2003 lexus gs and all four rims are chrome and have become a safety hazard according to where we have our service. I own another lexus auto and my rims are in good shape . I have never experience rims chrome plate pealing causing newer tires to lose air before. I was interested to find out if any other owners have or are experiencing the same problem with this models rims. Thanks
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Lexus GS have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Lexus GS as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Lexus GS?
Owners report wheels problems most often (1 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 158,300 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.