Model year 2015 · Midsize Cars

2015 Lexus GS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Lexus GS at 21–31 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

21–31

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as GS HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Lexus GS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2015 Lexus GS, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2015 Lexus GS in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Lexus GS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Lexus GS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
GS 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/29/23 mpg$3,550392
GS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/21 mpg$3,900413
GS 450h3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVT (8 modes)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium29/34/31 mpg$2,650283

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Lexus GS crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Lexus GS (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Lexus GS owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus GS, most recently on Jul 15, 2025. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Lexus GS complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Steering3
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Electrical system: Wiring1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1
Power train1
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus GS model years

Lexus GS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2020 GS19–23 mpg10—
2019 GS19–26 mpg31—
2018 GS19–31 mpg33—
2017 GS19–31 mpg32—
2016 GS19–31 mpg27—

All Lexus GS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Lexus models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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