%20Sports%20Luxury%20sedan%20(2015-07-03)%2001.jpg?w=1280)
Photo credit
OSX · Public domain
2005 Lexus GS 430 (UZS190R) Sports Luxury sedan (2015-07-03) 01.jpg on Wikimedia Commons ↗
Representative photo: generation, trim and colour may differ. All image credits
Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2005 Lexus GS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
|
Buying a used 2005 Lexus GS? Recalls cover the model; a history report checks one car's title, odometer and accident records. carVertical history report → Partner · disclosure
20% off with code carcodebook
Before you buy one, check for accident history · salvage and rebuilt titles · flood damage · odometer rollback · stolen car check · lemon law buybacks
Owner complaints by component4
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 25 |
| Engine | 1 | 25 |
| Power train | 1 | 25 |
| Tires | 1 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 25 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 25 |
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 GS, GS300, GS430.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Bought a car for 4,000 private party. Guy claimed the car had 107,000 on the odometer and that him and his uncle worked on the car and it had no problems.”
- Power train
“Transmission has failed error codes p0751,p2757,c1201 car has 40,700 miles!”
- Tires
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus gs300. The contact stated the vehicle was being inspected when he was informed that the rear passengers wheel was cracked and would not rotate.”
Other Lexus GS model years
- 20093 recalls10 complaints
- 20084 recalls45 complaints
- 20077 recalls106 complaints
- 20068 recalls180 complaints
- 20051 recall4 complaints
- 20041 recall9 complaints
- 20031 recall21 complaints
- 20021 recall17 complaints
- 20011 recall24 complaints
All Lexus GS recalls, 2000–2019 →
All years: 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Lexus models
- 2005 RX4 recalls194 complaints
- 2005 ES2 recalls200 complaints
- 2005 IS1 recall16 complaints
- 2005 LS2 recalls26 complaints
- 2005 GX1 recall33 complaints
- 2005 LX3 recalls9 complaints
- 2005 SC4 recalls12 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls49 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2005 Lexus GS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus GS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 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 2005 Lexus GS?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
Need the factory options too? See the Lexus build sheet & window sticker guide.