Most common 2007 Lexus GS problems
Share of the 25 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus GS complaints by model year
Best GS years: 2016, 2008, 2010. Years to avoid: 2006. Compare all years →
2007 Lexus GS recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Lexus is and model year 2006-2007 Lexus gs vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to an engine fuel delivery pipe with nickel phosphorus plating, there is a possibility that, over time, the pressure sensor could loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor and if a fuel leak is not confirmed, dealers will further tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque.
Engine and engine cooling
Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 Lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners May contact Toyota/Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Lexus GS:
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 owners say
Engine & cooling
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 under my VIN. I've contacted Lexus directly and confirmed this service was not completed. My VIN is listed on your site as being a potential for this issue. Please help, thanks.
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 100,000 miles oil consumption test was done and was in fact proved to be burning oil. Car is burning way too much oil. I've had 4 other vehicles none have burned oil. This is unacceptable and I might have to buy a new engine soon. Please help me out. Thank you.
Windows, wipers & sunroof
The anti-reflective coating on the rear view mirror on the inside of the car is coming through the mirror causing black spots that obscure vision out the back of the car. This issue affects all 2006-2011 Lexus gs models. All oem replacements online have this happen to some degree. I bought this car a couple months ago, this was an issue from the day I bought it and most likely started many years prior in my specific model.
Inner rear view mirror discoloration including black streaks and spots make it impossible to safely observe behind vehicle. Lexus has an internal "secret" safety tsib l-sb-0043-16 but refuses to acknowledge it or perform a repair, claiming it is not the subject of a official recall. This is a known issue for many Lexus owners and is widespread across numerous Lexus models over the years of 2006 through 2009 and includes gs300, gs350, gs430, gs450h and gs460. I called the "Lexus guest experience center" at their 800 number and they were evasive and combative with absolutely one goal in mind: no safety issue will be covered without being forced into coverage through a recall even though the service bulletin clearly covers the VIN of my 2007 gs350 and clearly identifies the defective mirror. …
Lights
Passenger side headlight intermittently stops working while in motion and/or stopped. Trusted repair shop said headlight ballast is bad and that the driver's side ballast is starting to make noise as if it is going bad as well. They have repaired many Lexus cars with this problem. This is a known issue on this year, make and model of the car. In some cases, drivers have had both headlights shut off at once. Lexus requires a complete headlight assembly to replace the bad ballast, a cost of over $2500 for both sides. Given that this is a known problem and potentially dangerous should both headlights shut off at the same time while driving at night, I was surprised to find that there has never been a recall for this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus gs350. During rainy weather or while the vehicle was at a car wash, water would leak into the headlight casing. The issue caused the fuses to fail. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the headlights were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
2007 Lexus GS engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 22 / 25 / 23 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 18 / 25 / 20 |
| 4.3L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Lexus GS a good car?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 GS rates average: 1.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the GS at the same age. 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?
The engine & cooling — 5 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (5) and lights (4).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus GS have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Lexus GS, the most recent from January 26, 2011 (delivery). 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?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2008 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006. See the full Lexus GS years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus GS problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 103,000 miles; 22% 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.