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2007 Lexus GS problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 30 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 10.0 times the median GS year — the 2007 model ranks #2 of 25 GS years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across visibility & wipers (5), engine (5), and lighting (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

30

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other GS years?

GS NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted60 complaints1995: 3 complaints1996: 2 complaints1998: 7 complaints1999: 9 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 5 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 6 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 60 complaints2007: 30 complaints2008: 16 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 13 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 25 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 7 complaints2016: 5 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 0 complaints
GS 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 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine517%
Visibility & Wipers517%
Lighting413%
Airbags413%
Steering27%
Brakes27%
Other27%
Fuel System27%
Electrical System27%
Tires & Wheels13%
Body & Structure13%

Does the 2007 Lexus GS have recalls?

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

11V029000Fuel SystemJanuary 26, 2011 · 244,779 units

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH NICKEL PHOSPHORUS PLATING, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, OVER TIME, THE PRESSURE SENSOR COULD LOOSEN. IF LOOSENING OCCURS, FUEL COULD LEAK PAST A GASKET USED IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE PIPE AND THROUGH THE THREADED PORTION OF THE SENSOR.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE THREADED PORTION OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AND IF A FUEL LEAK IS NOT CONFIRMED, DEALERS WILL FURTHER TIGHTEN THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR WITH THE PROPER TORQUE. IF A FUEL LEAK IS CONFIRMED, THE GASKET BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE FUEL DELIVER PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE, AND THE SENSOR WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH THE PROPER TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

09V020000EngineJanuary 16, 2009 · 214,570 units

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.

Consequence

OVER TIME, THE CORROSION MAY CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA/LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The anti-reflective coating on the rear view mirror on the inside of the car is coming through the mirror causing black spots that obscure vision out the back of the car. This issue affects all 2006-2011 Lexus gs models. All oem replacements online have this happen to some degree. I bought this car…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 6, 2024

“HEARD POP FROM ENGINE LOST POWER. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF HIGHWAY AT 10 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS WITH ENGINE BANGING. MADE IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE ENGINE ROCKER ARM IN CYLINDER 3 BROKE.LEXUS WAS NO HELP, AS MY 5 YEAR ENGINE WARRANT EXPIRED. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 14, 2013

“BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT NIGHT. I AM TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, WATER GETS INTO THE SEALED HEAD LAMP AND SHORTS OUT THE BALIST. *TR I WAS ALMOST HIT AS ANOTHER CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME BEFORE I REALIZED BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAD SHORTED OUT. THEY TURN BACK ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · May 1, 2012

“We were crossing under the light to go to the gas station and we believe the car that hit us ran a red light. It caused right rear damage and side airbags to deploy. There's a metal piece in the tire and its undriveable. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 11, 2026 · crash

“THE LEXUS DEALER ONCE AGAIN (THE FIRST INSTANCE WAS IN DECEMBER 2013 AT 45,533 MILES AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF PADS AND ROTORS.) REPORTED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PINS WERE SEIZED AND HAD TO BE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED (NEITHER ACTION IS A LEXUS SCHEDULED PREVENTIVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 3, 2015

2007 Lexus GS — common questions

Is the 2007 Lexus GS reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 30 complaints put the 2007 model at #2 of 25 GS years. It is one of the GS years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 GS problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (5 complaints), engine (5 complaints), lighting (4 complaints).

Does the 2007 Lexus GS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Lexus GS. 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 under NHTSA investigation?

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

Which Lexus GS years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the GS years to avoid are 2006, 2007. The cleanest record among GS years belongs to 2020.

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.