Total Complaints
2 filings
LEXUS GS HYBRID · model year
2015 LEXUS GS HYBRID
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2015LEXUSGS HYBRID carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 GS HYBRID is steering with 1 filings, followed by electrical system:wiring (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2015 GS HYBRID. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180226STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS GS 450 HYBRID. ON FEBRUARY 16, 2018, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "STEERING HYBRID SYSTEM DISENGAGED, PLEASE CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF MANHATTAN (627 11TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10036 (877) 364-2795) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WIRES HAD BEEN EATEN BY RODENTS AND THAT THE WIRING TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,344.
Mileage: 28,344
20180226ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS GS 450 HYBRID. ON FEBRUARY 16, 2018, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "STEERING HYBRID SYSTEM DISENGAGED, PLEASE CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF MANHATTAN (627 11TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10036 (877) 364-2795) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WIRES HAD BEEN EATEN BY RODENTS AND THAT THE WIRING TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,344.
Mileage: 28,344
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 LEXUS GS HYBRID have?▼
The 2015 LEXUS GS HYBRID has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 LEXUS GS HYBRID?▼
The most-complained component for the 2015 LEXUS GS HYBRID is STEERING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Is the 2015 LEXUS GS HYBRID safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.