Most common 2007 Lexus GS 350 problems
Share of the 57 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus GS 350 complaints by model year
Best GS 350 years: 2019, 2018, 2011. Years to avoid: 2007, 2013. Compare all years →
2007 Lexus GS 350 recalls (5)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 Lexus gs300 and gs350 all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. There is a possibility that the plastic pad embedded into the floor carpet May interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the plastic pad on the floor carpet free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 Lexus passenger cars manufactured from August 26, 2005 through August 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring May degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2010. Owners May contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Lexus GS 350:
Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration
On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.I.
What 2007 Lexus GS 350 owners say
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Lexus GS 350. While driving approximately 5 MPH, flames appeared from the front passenger side of the vehicle without warning. The contact pulled over and the entire passenger side was engulfed in flames. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was not diagnosed; however, the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus GS 350. After taking the vehicle to the dealer to be remedied per NHTSA campaign number: 13V395000 (engine), it was diagnosed that one of the engine valves was bent. In addition, the engine's rocker was fractured and both the valves and rocker needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000. The VIN was not provided.
Speed control & acceleration
2007 Lexus gs350 with unintended acceleration. The consumer stated while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle took off and jumped the cement divider and curb. It stopped only when it rammed the wall. The consumers foot was on the brake and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was purchased. After inspecting the vehicle to establish what happened, they determined that the vehicle was mechanically perfect. The consumer indicated the possibility of the floor mat shifting, but that was rejected. The consumer now believes the floor mat May have been the problem after all in light of the recent recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus GS 350. He stated that while starting the vehicle it accelerated to 6 to 7 thousand rpms while having it in drive . He then turned it off and on and it occurred once again , reversing into bushes. The contact stated it gave him a whiplash . He contacted the dealer and they stated that he had two floor mats in the vehicle and that is what caused the acceleration failure. The contact stated that when he took the vehicle in for maintenance, they were supposed to remove the mats and they didn't. There had been no repairs done to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 29006 and current mileage was 31000.
Fuel & propulsion system
Low beam xenon headlight on drivers side intermittently shuts off. At times both low beam headlights flicker and shut off completely causing no vision at night. When the lights are switched off then back on they work once again but usually for a few minutes only. Also, there's always a strong gasoline smell in the car, while sitting still. Once the car is in motion, the smell seems to go away.
1. 2007 gs350 used for normal operation (apprx. 34,000-miles; serviced for 30,000-miles at Lexus dealership 2 months prior). Immediately after exiting the freeway, the car stalled. Smoke was coming out from front of car. Upon further inspection, fuel was spilling down onto the ground. Car was towed to Lexus dealership. 2. The fuel hose connector somehow came "loose", thereby disconnecting the fuel hose connecting the engine and gasoline tank (connector & hose located visibly on left side of engine compartment), allowing gasoline to freely flow out. Any electrical spark or accident could have caused severe fire damage and loss of life during this time. This warrants further question as to how durable the connector would be in the event of an accident. 3. Lexus dealership found no defect with the hose and connector, other than the fact that it became disconnected. …
2007 Lexus GS 350 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Lexus GS 350 a good car?
Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 GS 350 rates avoid: 3.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the GS 350 at the same age. It is one of the GS 350 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lexus GS 350?
The engine & cooling — 12 complaints, 21% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the speed control & acceleration (11) and fuel & propulsion system (8).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus GS 350 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2007 Lexus GS 350, the most recent from June 26, 2018 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GS 350?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2018 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007 and 2013. See the full Lexus GS 350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus GS 350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 52% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.