Model year

2000 Lexus GS

NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GS for 2000. Under the matched names GS300, GS400, and GS430, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 44 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GS300 are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (13), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), SUSPENSION:FRONT (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

ABOUT THIS DATA

Matched NHTSA names

The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2000. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.

NHTSA names assigned to this EPA model year
NHTSA name Recalls Complaints Investigations
GS300 0 35 0
GS400 0 8 1
GS430 0 1 0

Recalls for GS300

No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.

Complaints for GS300

35 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 2, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

  1. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13
  2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
  3. SUSPENSION:FRONT4
  4. AIR BAGS2
  5. ENGINE2
  6. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
  7. SERVICE BRAKES2
  8. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
  9. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR2
  10. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT2

Investigations for GS300

No investigations are matched to this name.

Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
GS 300/GS 400 · 3L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline172319——$4,350
GS 300/GS 400 · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline162218——$4,550

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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Lexus GS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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