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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
2007 Lexus GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2007 Lexus GS, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Lexus GS has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine
4Visibility/wiper
4Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
4Exterior lighting
2Service brakes
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
1Structure
1Wheels
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Lexus GS 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.
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Engine and engine cooling
Risk. OVER TIME, THE CORROSION MAY CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
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 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 median. How we score
'95'96'98'99'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Lexus GS, and the recalls they led to.
- Unintended and Uncontrolled AccelerationLed to recall 11V-112
In owners' words
What GS owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My vehicle has been making noises on start-up and in time it makes the same knocking noise while idling. I brought my car to my mechanic and he says it’s my VVTI system failing and should be remedied under campaign 13V395000. The problem is holding Lexus accountable since it’s not an open recall…
BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN, THE RINGS STICK CAUSING OIL CONSUMPTION AND ENGINE WEAR. IT SMOKES WHEN DRIVEN. THIS AFFECTS THESE VEHICLES APPROXIMATELY YEARS 06 - 11. THEY REVAMPED THE ENGINE AFTER 11 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY SHOULD REPAIR OUR ENGINES
LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON 1000 MILES AFTER OIL CHANGE AT LEXUS DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS LOW 2.5 QUARTS OF OIL. BLUE GREY SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE CAR DURING ACCELERATION AND CAR SMELLED LIKE POISON INSIDE VERY UNSAFE. CAR HAS BEEN DEALER MAINTAINED FOR EVERYTHING. CAR WAS CERTIFIED PRE OWNED AS WELL. AT…
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