2002 Lexus GS300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Lexus GS300, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Lexus GS300. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Lexus GS300 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 0 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,375 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Driver side seat belt feed broken loose.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2015 · Seat belts
“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 engin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 13, 2013 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Lexus GS (GS 300/GS 430). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 21–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lexus GS300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus GS300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Lexus GS300 | 1 | 7 |
| 1994 Lexus GS300 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 Lexus GS300 | 1 | 9 |
| 1996 Lexus GS300 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Lexus GS300 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Lexus GS300 | 1 | 60 |
| 1999 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 38 |
| 2000 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 35 |
| 2001 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 17 |
| 2002 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 13 |
| 2003 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Lexus GS300 | 2 | 124 |
| 2007 Lexus GS300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Lexus GS300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Lexus GS300 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Lexus GS300
How do I know if my 2002 Lexus GS300 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.