NHTSA vehicle safety data

1996 Lexus GS Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Lexus GS right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Lexus GS.

1996 Lexus GS owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Lexus GS, describing incidents dated July 1, 2009.

Most-cited components

Structure 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10584193 · Filed April 22, 2014
THIS SERIES OF LEXUS APPARENTLY HAS A DEFECT OF THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR THAT CAUSE THE MIRROR INSIDE SURFACE TO CLOUD UP TO THE POINT OF BEING INOPERATIVE. MY UNIT BEGAN TO FAIL EARLY IN THE CAR'S LIFE BUT JUST AS THE WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRED IT BECAME NEARLY USELESS. LEXUS NOR THE DEALER WOULD…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Lexus GS right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1996 Lexus GS. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Lexus GS.

Visibility; Structure

ODI #10584193

Incident: July 1, 2009 · Filed: April 22, 2014

THIS SERIES OF LEXUS APPARENTLY HAS A DEFECT OF THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR THAT CAUSE THE MIRROR INSIDE SURFACE TO CLOUD UP TO THE POINT OF BEING INOPERATIVE. MY UNIT BEGAN TO FAIL EARLY IN THE CAR'S LIFE BUT JUST AS THE WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRED IT BECAME NEARLY USELESS. LEXUS NOR THE DEALER WOULD NOT COVER THIS SAFETY DEFECT. *TR

Other Lexus GS model years

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus GS at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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