Does the 1998 Lexus GS400 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electronic stability control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Lexus GS400 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Lexus GS400?

31 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Lexus GS400 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Lexus GS400. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Lexus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Lexus GS400 recalls, newest first

April 17, 1998NHTSA 98V08000014,855 vehicles potentially affected

Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect of the yaw rate sensor for the vehicle stability control (vsc), the vsc can operate improperly if the sensor is affected by certain electromagnetic waves, such as from a cellular phone.
Consequence: Should this occur, the brake may operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 1998 Lexus GS400 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 11
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags › Frontal6
Service brakes5
Vehicle speed control4
Air bags2
Engine and engine cooling › Engine2

Other Lexus GS400 years

Other 1998 Lexus models

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1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 1998 Lexus GS400 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electronic stability control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Lexus GS400 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Lexus GS400?: 31 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.