Lexus GS450H Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus GS450H model year from 2007–2008 using 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No GS450H year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
20complaints
1recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20072008155
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus GS450H. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20085—1BrakeFew
200715—1BrakeLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median GS450H year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus GS450H problems

  • Brakesworst: 2007
    735%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2007
    525%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2007
    315%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2007
    210%
  • Other / not specified
    210%
  • Body & structureworst: 2007
    15%
  • Steeringworst: 2007
    15%
  • Suspensionworst: 2007
    15%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2007
    15%
  • Air bagsworst: 2007
    15%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2008
    15%

Latest Lexus GS450H recalls

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus GS450H should you avoid?

None of the Lexus GS450H years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Lexus GS450H problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (7), engine & cooling (5) and transmission & drivetrain (3). Brake complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus GS450H had?

1 recall across 2007–2008. The model year with the most is 2007.

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.