Lexus Gs 2012
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Sub-models: - Gs 350 -
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the 2012 LEXUS GS produced?
- The 2012 LEXUS GS is produced in Toyota City Aichi Prefecture , Japan.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- KLG Technical In - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
- KLG Dealer Packa - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
- 19LE05 Technical - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
- 19LE05 Dealer Pa - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Dp: customer support program 19le05 expired december 1, 2022.
- Safety Recall 22 - EQUIPMENT: Lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
- L-SB-0004-22 - AIR BAGS: Tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purp
- Lexus PRO19-02 - - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
- LTT014513 - VISIBILITY: Spots in window glass - vehicle exterior
- LTT000110A - ENGINE (PWS): Oil viscosity applicability and cfhange interval guide
- LTT000110 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil viscosity applicability and cfhange interval guide
- LSB009213B - VISIBILITY: Windshield wiper blade maintenance and cleaning
- LSB008214 - POWER TRAIN: Auto matic transmission replacement kprecautions
- LSB006013A - EQUIPMENT: Hvac odor maintenance
- LSB002514B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Immobilizer and smart key reset
- LSB002514A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Immobilizer and smart key reset
- LSB002514 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Immobilizer and smart key reset.
- LSB002114 - EQUIPMENT: Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
- LSB001416 - EQUIPMENT: Leather care best practices.
- LSB001013 - BRAKES (PWS): Brake pedal force gauge sst for parking brake inspection.
- LSB000111 - POWER TRAIN: World standard automatic transmission fluid
- LSB008213 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system firmware improvement (generation 6)
- Lexus Safety Re - AIR BAGS: Lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
- KLG_19LE05-TI-Up - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate
- KLG_19LE05-TI-Up - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate
- L-SB-0002-20 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT: Tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?Leak? Should
- L-SB-0002-20 Rev - ENGINE (PWS): Tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?Leak? Should
- L-SB-0023-20 - WHEELS: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin nos. St004-01, su001-08, and l-sb-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
- Lexus Safety Re - EQUIPMENT: Safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
- L-SB-0179-17 Obs - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: obsolete notice april 06, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0008-20. Replacement certification labels and vin plates
- L-SB-0008-20 - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin nos. L-sb-0048-08, pg007-07, pg016-01, pg015-01, pg004-97, pg003-97, pg003-93, pg002-90, l-sb-0048-08, pg007-07, pg016-01, pg015-01, pg004-97,
- L-SB-0060-13 Obs - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: february 06, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0003-20.
- KLG - Dealer Pac - AIR BAGS: The data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due to incorrect prog
- 19LE05 - Dealer - AIR BAGS: The data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due to incorrect prog
- 19LE05 - Dealer - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Dealer package: december 10, 2019 vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from customer support program 19le05 and added to limited service campaign klg.
- L-SB-0170-17_Rev - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: revision notice december 10, 2019 rev2: ? The parts information and required tools & equipment sections have been updated. November 14, 2018 rev1: ? The parts information and required tools & equipment sections have been updated. Any
- KLG_Dealer Packa - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Dealer package: 12/10/2019 vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from customer support program 19le05 and added to limited service campaign klg. The data communication module (dcm) in the subject v
- KLG_Area Letter_ - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Area letter: the data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due to i
- 19LE05_Dealer Pa - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Dealer package: the data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due to
- 19LE05-KLG - TI- - EQUIPMENT: Technical instructions: technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate certain 2011 ? 2017 model year ls, 2013 ? 2016 model year ls hybrid, 2011 ?
- 19LE05 - Dealer - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Dealer package: the data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due to
- 19LE05 - Area Le - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Area letter: the data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due to in
- 19LE05 - Region - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Region email: the data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due to
- KLG - Dealer Pac - EQUIPMENT: Dealer package: 10/02/19 klg: vehicle applicability for remedy in relation to safety connect subscription. The data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using
- KLG_TI_091319 - EQUIPMENT: Technical instructions: technical instructions for limited service campaign safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate certain 2011 ? 2017 model year ls, 2013 ? 2016 model year ls hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 model year gs, 2016 ? 2017 mode
- KLG_Dealer Packa - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Dealer package: the data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due t
- KLG_TI_v.2_09121 - EQUIPMENT: Technical instructions: technical instructions for limited service campaign safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate certain 2011 ? 2017 model year ls, 2013 ? 2016 model year ls hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 model year gs, 2016 ? 2017 mode
- KLG_TI_091219 - EQUIPMENT: Technical instructions: technical instructions for limited service campaign safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate certain 2011 ? 2017 model year ls, 2013 ? 2016 model year ls hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 model year gs, 2016 ? 2017 mode
- KLG_Dealer Packa - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Dealer package: the data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due t
- KLG_Dealer Email - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Dealer email: the data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due to
- KLG_Region Email - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Region email: the data communication module (dcm) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the global positioning system (gps) to support features of the safety connect system. Due to
- L-SB-0001-18-Rev - ENGINE (PWS): Tsb: revision notice july 01, 2019 rev1: g1668 applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year lexus vehicles. G2158 the techstream preparation and process overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
- L-SB-0060-13_Rev - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Tsb: some 2006 2020 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the hvac system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the general procedure in this bullet
- L-SB-0017-19 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tsb: some 2010 ? 2019 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and c
- L-SB-0014-08_Rev - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Tsb: obsolete notice april 4, 2019: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0017-19.
- L-SB-0010-15 - EQUIPMENT: Lsb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
- L-SB-0014-16 - EQUIPMENT: Lsb: the purpose of this technical service bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in lexus vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle owner's
- Lexus Floor Mat - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: In the recent bi-annual floor mat reminder letter distributed november, 2012, lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
- L-TT-0111-13 - AIR BAGS: Lexus vehicles are equipped with srs, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the srs airbags or pretensioner devic
- L-SB-0015-10 Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. This bulletin de
- L-SB-0066-11 Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other com
- L-TT-0116-13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Navigation/ multi info display day mode operation
- L-SB-0010-13 - EQUIPMENT: A new special service tool (sst 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the b
- L-SB-0179-17 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes sb nos. L-sb-0048-08, pg007-07, pg016-01, pg015-01, pg004-97, pg003-97, pg003-93, and pg002-90. Service bulletin nos. L-sb-0048-08, pg007-07, pg016-01, pg015-01,
- L-SB-0113-12_Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Tsb: revision notice november 22, 2017 rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a lexus vehicle becomes submerge
- L-SB-0060-13 Rev - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Tsb: revision notice november 10, 2016 rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable lexus vehicles. ? The parts information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin
- L-SB-0015-10 Rev - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Tsb: obsolete notice-june 12, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete.
- L-SB-0021-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. This bullet
- L-SB-0025-14 Rev - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- L-SB-0025-14 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- L-SB-0021-14 Rev - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: revision notice: applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year lexus vehicles. The repair procedure section, required tools & equipment section, and the repair procedure section has been updated.
- L-SB-0010-15 - EQUIPMENT: Lsb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
- L-SB-0090-08 Rev - BACK OVER PREVENTION: If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the wi
- L-SB-0060-13 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some 2006 ? 2014 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the hvac system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the general procedure in this bulletin to
- L-TT-0095-12 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the hvac system, there are various factors that may be involved.
- L-SB-0041-11 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0082-14.
- L-SB-0143-11 Rev - SEATS: Beginning in 1998, lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does not recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: seat covers not rec
- L-BO-004-05 Obso - VISIBILITY: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0092-13.
- L-SB-0092-13 - VISIBILITY: The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- L-TT-0111-13 - AIR BAGS: Lexus vehicles are equipped with supplemental restraint systems (srs), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the s
- L-SB-0014-08_Rev - STRUCTURE:BODY: Tsb: revision notice march 22, 2017 rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 rev1: applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year lexus vehicles. On some
- L-SB-0001-18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin no. L-sb-0021-14. * applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year rc 300 and 2015 * 2018 model yea
- L-SB-0014-16_Rev - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: revision notice january 19, 2018 rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The purpose of this service bulletin is to elevate awaren
- L-SB-0021-14_Obs - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Tsb: obsolete notice january 22, 2018: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0001-18.
- L-SB-0066-11 Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
- L-SB-0014-08 Rev - STRUCTURE:BODY: Lsb: on some vehicles, when rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and c
- L-SB-0014-08 Rev - STRUCTURE:BODY: Lsb: on some vehicles, when rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and c
- L-SB-0066-11 Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
- L-SB-0021-14 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. This bullet
- L-SB-0041-11 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Tsb: obsolete notice-october 16, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0082-14.
- L-SB-0007-11 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
- L-SB-0082-14 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid mil "on" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
- L-SB-0153-08 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.
- L-SB-0001-11 Rev - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL: Tsb: world standard (ws) automatic transmission fluid (atf) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with atf-ws in lexus vehicles re
- L-SB-0084-08 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions.
- L-SB-0025-14 Rev - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- LSB-0059-12 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL: Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. Models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is
- LSB-0030-11 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information. *rm
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20170828 |
I was driving on a highway at about 55mph. I did not see any rocks or other objects prior to the event. My sunroof exploded while in motion. The inside cover was closed, and no glass came into the car.