**Update** My intent of this post is to try and help as many people possible because I have spent a lot of time trying to trouble shoot this problem and these are my findings so far.
Changed break pads out today and the problem appeared at first to go away but after 15 minutes of driving on the interstate the 4was light and traction control light came on.
I went to my buddy who has a local high end auto repair shop to have the ECU checked. He ran the diagnostics and the error code that came back was C1138. What does code C1138 tell ya, well thanks to Nico club, they offer all the technician manuals that will tell you (
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/M/2012/2012%20M/). You need to look under BRC file and use the search function. What you find is that this is tied back to the ABS actuator. This part runs currently at about $1300 for my vin number but the install doesn't appear all that complicated. When you look under BRC-140 it provides you all the instructions necessary to perform the install. I haven't fully researched it but quickly looking at it, you need to remove a tire, bleed the break line, remove and install the new unit (3-4 bolts).
I almost pulled the trigger today, literally 2 miles from the Lexus dealership, to buy a 2017 GS 350. I decided I wanted to do some more research first. I am planning to replace the ABS Actuator in hopes this solves my problem.
**I want to throw out a piece of cautionary information on the M37 4WAS system
If you have this system on your car and the 4WAS Rear Actuator Assembly goes out, this is a minimum $3,900 part online. The install should be fairly easy for someone to perform if you have a lift but the part is a killer. The installation and information on this part is in the link above under STS-175. See images below of the STS-175, picture of the part under my car with part number (part number 557051MT0A) in the event this post last longer than my photos), and the full view of the part. I took these pics while breaks were being put on today.