Lexus GS owners have reported 2 problems related to brakes failed (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lexus GS based on all problems reported for the GS.
While driving the vehicle, the brake actuator failed, causing it to be unsafe to drive. This is a known issue with thousands of Lexus/toyotas produced around this time. Instead of warranty enhancement (which my car no longer qualifies for), this should be a recall so all vehicles with this faulty component can be properly repaired. The cost to repair was quoted from the dealer at $3800!.
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While vehicle was in motion, multiple warning lights and messages illuminated, and audible chimes sounded. Brake booster failed. No brakes, no advance warning. This occurred on lockwood road, elgin TX on October 4, 2019 around 8 pm. Lexus put out a safety recall on their 2019/2020 vehicles with the same problem. Fmvss no. 126 back in July 24, 2019.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Abs Warning Light problems | |
| Abs Brake Fail problems | |
| Brake Disc Caliper problems |