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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Lexus GS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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Owner complaints by component22
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 32 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 18 |
| Tires | 2 | 9 |
| Air bags | 2 | 9 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Wheels | 1 | 5 |
| Power train | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 5 |
| Seats | 1 | 5 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names GS300, GS430.
Latest reports
- Seat belts
“Driver side seat belt feed broken loose.”
- Engine
“Car is hesitant to speed off. Power to end dies down and picks up constantly. Car will speed up and slow up down on its own. Engine light remains on no matter the work that is down. Vpn light off. *tr”
- Tires
“Goodyear assurance tire: inner sidewall blowout while parked. No external cause. Tire is 80,000 mile tire warranty, with 40,000 miles used and has 6/32 tread depth remaining. May be a structural engineering defect. *tr”
Other Lexus GS model years
- 20068 recalls180 complaints
- 20030 recalls21 complaints
- 20020 recalls17 complaints
- 20010 recalls24 complaints
- 20000 recalls44 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2002 RX0 recalls100 complaints
- 2002 ES2 recalls180 complaints
- 2002 IS0 recalls40 complaints
- 2002 LS0 recalls37 complaints
- 2002 LX1 recall5 complaints
- 2002 SC4 recalls47 complaints
- 2003 GX2 recalls51 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2002 Lexus GS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus GS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Lexus GS. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Lexus GS?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Lexus GS?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
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