NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Lexus GS300 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 1996 Lexus GS300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lexus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Lexus GS300, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1996 Lexus GS300 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Lexus GS300, describing incidents dated July 2, 1996 to April 29, 1999.
Most-cited components
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Together, the 2 complaints on file report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #547343 · Filed
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION HITTING A TREE, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *YC
ODI #526475 · Filed
HALOGEN HEADLAMPS ONLY SHINE DOWNWARD AND ARE NOT EFFECTIVE IN THE DARK RURAL ROADS. *AK
TOYOTA/LOWER BALL JOINTS
NHTSA #99V125000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported May 19, 1999 · TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Potentially affected: 2,737 vehicles
Owners notified June 21, 1999 · Vehicles built July 24, 1995 – April 15, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, EXCESSIVE WEAR CAN OCCUR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS COULD OCCUR.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 21, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Lexus GS300 model years
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