What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GS?

The engine group has the most complaints, followed by brakes, speed control and air bags. See the problems section above.

Does the 2007 Lexus GS have recalls?

Yes. The by-year data shows recalls for this model year. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.

What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Lexus GS?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2007 Lexus GS reliable?

The complaint record is mixed. Engine and brake reports lead the list. See the by-year section for how this model year compares.

2007 Lexus GS Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2007 Lexus GS have?

NHTSA has 106 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 106 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Lexus GS^[1]. 14 of them mention a crash^[1].

106owner complaints^[1]

7recalls^[2]

19–23MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups that show up most in the NHTSA files, biggest first.

Engine. 23 complaints^[4]. Owners describe stalling after a cold start, surging, and waiting on parts for a repair notice.
Brakes. 17 complaints^[5]. Owners describe a delay when pressing the pedal, the car pulling to one side while slowing, and shaking when stopping.
Speed Control. 12 complaints^[6]. This group has 8 crashes^[6]. In the stories we read, owners say the car sped up on its own while parking, and dealers could not find a cause.
Air Bags. 12 complaints^[7]. Owners describe bags that stayed shut in a crash, bags that went off while parked, and repair parts that were hard to get.
Electrical System. 9 complaints^[8].
Exterior Lighting. 9 complaints^[9].
Steering. 6 complaints^[10].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 GS is necessarily included.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (18V432), June 2018. About 114,998 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[11]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (14V647), October 2014. About 422,509 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Engine (13V395), September 2013. About 101,584 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal (11V115), February 2011. About 19,647 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery (11V029), January 2011. About 244,779 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine (10V309), July 2010. About 138,874 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Engine And Engine Cooling (09V020), January 2009. About 214,570 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
GS 450h, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[3]	22 / 25 / 23	$3,550
GS 350, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[18]	19 / 26 / 22	$3,750
GS 350 AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[19]	18 / 25 / 20	$4,100
GS 430, 4.3L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[20]	16 / 23 / 19	$4,350

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR RWD^[21].

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
GS 350 4DR SEDAN AWD^[22]	190 in	72 in	56 in	112 in	3,759 lb
GS 350 4DR SEDAN RWD^[23]	190 in	72 in	56 in	112 in	3,616 lb
GS 430 4DR SEDAN RWD^[24]	190 in	72 in	56 in	112 in	3,748 lb
GS 450h 4DR SEDAN RWD^[25]	190 in	72 in	56 in	112 in	4,134 lb

How 2007 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each GS model year. The 2007 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	11	1
1996	3	1
1997	0	1
1998	64	1
1999	42	0
2000	36	0
2001	24	0
2002	17	0
2003	21	0
2004	9	0
2005	4	0
2006	180	8
2007	106	7
2008	45	4
2009	10	3
2010	18	3
2011	9	3
2013	48	3
2014	20	1
2015	19	1
2016	10	2
2017	6	3
2018	4	4
2019	1	3

NHTSA's counts for the GS show 106 complaints and 7 recalls for 2007^[2]. Among the 25 model years listed, 23 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 1 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 1997 (0) and the most are for 2006 (180)^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2007 GS?

The 2007 Lexus GS has a mixed record in the owner reports. The engine group is the largest with 23 complaints^[4]. The speed control group is smaller at 12 complaints, but it carries 8 crashes^[6]. These are unverified owner reports and they are not adjusted for sales^[1]. Check the recall section on this page and ask a dealer about any open work before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GS?: The engine group has the most complaints, followed by brakes, speed control and air bags^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]. See the problems section above.
Does the 2007 Lexus GS have recalls?: Yes. The by-year data shows recalls for this model year^[2]. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints does the 2007 Lexus GS have?: NHTSA has 106 owner complaints on file^[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Lexus GS?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2007 Lexus GS reliable?: The complaint record is mixed^[1]. Engine and brake reports lead the list^[4]^[5]. See the by-year section for how this model year compares.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Lexus GS

2006 180 complaints, 8 recalls
2007 this page
2008 45 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 48 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 20 complaints, 1 recall
2015 19 complaints, 1 recall
2016 10 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Lexus GS

Other Lexus models from 2007

2007 Lexus ES 664 complaints, 4 recalls
2007 Lexus IS 388 complaints, 11 recalls

All Lexus models

Similar cars from 2007: compact cars

2007 BMW 3 Series 1,023 complaints, 7 recalls
2007 Pontiac G6 1,232 complaints, 4 recalls
2007 Saab 9-3 155 complaints, 2 recalls
2007 Saturn Ion 876 complaints, 5 recalls

All compact cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 106 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Lexus GS (14 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 9 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Lexus GS model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for GS 450h, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 25 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
23 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 109,000). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 78,000). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the speed control component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 17,500). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 107,500). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,250). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 18V432, filed June 26, 2018: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V647, filed October 15, 2014: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 13V395, filed September 4, 2013: Engine. NHTSA recall database
Recall 11V115, filed February 24, 2011: Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal. NHTSA recall database
Recall 11V029, filed January 26, 2011: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V309, filed July 6, 2010: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine. NHTSA recall database
Recall 09V020, filed January 16, 2009: Engine And Engine Cooling. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for GS 350, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for GS 350 AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for GS 430, 4.3L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GS 350 4DR SEDAN AWD: length 190 in, width 72 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 3,759 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GS 350 4DR SEDAN RWD: length 190 in, width 72 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 3,616 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GS 430 4DR SEDAN RWD: length 190 in, width 72 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 3,748 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GS 450h 4DR SEDAN RWD: length 190 in, width 72 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 4,134 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2007 Lexus GS: problems, recalls and fuel economy