repaired · 2019 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2007 Lexus GS 350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2007 Lexus GS 350, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-432 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 18, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Lexus GS 350 has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Vehicle speed control8 crash/fire/injury
6Engine and engine cooling
6Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Exterior lighting
3Equipment
2Service brakes
1512 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 15 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Lexus GS 350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Engine
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other GS 350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS 350 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Lexus GS 350, and the recalls they led to.
- Unintended and Uncontrolled AccelerationLed to recall 11V-112
In owners' words
What GS 350 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE AND DAMAGED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE IT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND REVVED UP WHILE THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO AVOID SURGING FORWARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE…
2007 LEXUS ES 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION FOR 2 MILES, THAT TOOK THE VEHICLE FROM 60 MPH TO 85 PLUS MPH. DURING THE ACCELERATION PERIOD, SHE COULD NOT SLOW DOWN DESPITE TAKING HER FOOT OFF THE…
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