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2007 Lexus Gs 350 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 67 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 6.7 times the median Gs 350 year — the 2007 model ranks #1 of 13 Gs 350 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (12), speed control (11), and fuel system (8), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

67

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

1

Investigations

12

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

11

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Gs 350 years?

Gs 350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted67 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 67 complaints2008: 25 complaints2009: 11 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 4 complaints2013: 36 complaints2014: 20 complaints2015: 20 complaints2016: 4 complaints2017: 10 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Gs 350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Lexus Gs 350 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1218%
Speed Control1116%
Fuel System812%
Airbags710%
Electrical System69%
Lighting57%
Other46%
Brakes46%
Visibility & Wipers34%
Steering23%
Tires & Wheels23%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Body & Structure11%
Transmission11%

Does the 2007 Lexus Gs 350 have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V432000Fuel SystemJune 26, 2018 · 114,998 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.

14V647000Fuel SystemOctober 15, 2014 · 422,509 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

13V395000EngineSeptember 4, 2013 · 101,584 units

Defect

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.

Consequence

The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

11V115000Speed ControlFebruary 24, 2011 · 19,647 units

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 LEXUS GS300 AND GS350 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VEHICLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE FLOOR CARPET MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED AND SUSTAINED VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PLASTIC PAD ON THE FLOOR CARPET FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

10V309000EngineJuly 6, 2010 · 138,874 units

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK.

Consequence

THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 14, 2015 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE TO NOT HIT THE VEHICLE AGAIN; THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN A HILL AND UP ON A CURB WHERE IT STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 27, 2010 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 9, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 21 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 12, 2012 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 14, 2015 · fire

2007 Lexus Gs 350 — common questions

Is the 2007 Lexus Gs 350 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 67 complaints put the 2007 model at #1 of 13 Gs 350 years. It is one of the Gs 350 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Gs 350 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (12 complaints), speed control (11 complaints), fuel system (8 complaints).

Does the 2007 Lexus Gs 350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Lexus Gs 350. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Lexus Gs 350 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Lexus Gs 350 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gs 350 years to avoid are 2007, 2013. The cleanest record among Gs 350 years belongs to 2019.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.