2007 Lexus Gs 350 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Lexus Gs 350.

20062008
Complaints
67
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Injuries
11
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2007 Lexus Gs 350 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:28,037 mi
Crash-related:7
#26 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:144,000 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:92,267 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Lexus Gs 350.

Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
28,037
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
144,000
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
92,267
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,750
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,000
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Lexus Gs 350

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~797,612 vehicles.

18V432000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
~114,998 affected

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.

14V647000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~422,509 affected

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. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.

13V395000Engine
~101,584 affected

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. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.

11V115000Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
~19,647 affected

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.

10V309000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~138,874 affected

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.

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2007 Lexus Gs 350 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Lexus Gs 350 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2007 Lexus Gs 350 has 67 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Lexus Gs 350?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (10 complaints, avg 28,037 mi); Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 144,000 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 92,267 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Lexus Gs 350?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,144 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Lexus Gs 350?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Lexus Gs 350 include 12 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Lexus Gs 350 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 797,612 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Lexus Gs 350?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2007 Lexus Gs 350 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Gs 350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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