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2007 Lexus GS450hProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2007 Lexus GS450h, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints151 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage130kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Lexus GS450h has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine31
Service brakes30
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Electrical system20
Power train20
Air bags10
Visibility/wiper10
Engine and engine cooling10
Steering10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Lexus GS450h 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.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 10V-309 · Jul 6, 2010 · 138,874 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 GS450h 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 GS450h median. How we score

'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Lexus GS450h safety ratings

2007 Lexus GS450h w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Lexus GS450h, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What GS450h owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS450H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK HYBRID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF AUSTIN (9910 STONELAKE BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TX…
Complaint 11140839 · Oct 17, 2018 · 130,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS450H. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A LOUD UNKNOWN NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL, AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY WHEN RESTARTED AND FAILED…
Complaint 10889044 · Jul 27, 2016 · 150,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS450H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD BANGING NOISE HEARD FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT CAME TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS…
Complaint 10510565 · May 3, 2013 · 46,080 miles

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