The 1995 Lexus Gs300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,737 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, EXCESSIVE WEAR CAN OCCUR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS COULD OCCUR.
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“As I pulled up and made a left turn into the driveway at my parent's house, I heard a loud clunk and the car dropped to the ground and could not be moved and so it died in the middle of the residential street. I came out and found that it was my lower ball joint and it had broke off the rod was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lexus gs300. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud popping noise when he lost control of the vehicle. With excessive force to the steering wheel, he was able to bring the vehicle to a stop. After inspection, he noticed that the front driver side tire was…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lexus gs300. The contact stated that the front driver side wheel spins and can be pushed back onto the wheel base. The mechanic placed the vehicle on the left and was also able to do this. The ball joint and the bearings on the vehicle were defective. The contact spoke…”
“Dt: contact owns a 1995 lexus. While driving one could hear a rattling noise. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. The contact was told that the front lower control arms and the ball joints needed to be replaced. A recall on this particular vehicle was issued but this vehicle but vin is not…”
“Dt: contact owns a 1995 lexus. While driving one could hear a rattling noise. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. The contact was told that the front lower control arms and the ball joints needed to be replaced. A recall on this particular vehicle was issued but this vehicle but vin is not…”
“When the brakes were pressed the vehicle would accelerate. *nlm problem was corrected floor mat was over pedal.*ts”
“Vheicle was left in drive and was turned off with key out of ignition. This has happened more that one time. Cigarette lighter can burn out a fuse if used too many times. Manufacturer was notified.*ak”
“Vheicle was left in drive and was turned off with key out of ignition. This has happened more that one time. Cigarette lighter can burn out a fuse if used too many times. Manufacturer was notified.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Lexus Gs300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.