Is the 2007 Lexus GS 350 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GS 350?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus GS 350 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2007 Lexus GS 350

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2007 Lexus GS 350
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Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 57
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Vehicle speed control

Complaints per year

2007: 57 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2006	1
2007	57
2008	19
2009	8
2010	7
2011	4
2013	26
2014	16
2015	15
2016	3
2017	4
2018	1
2019	0

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Vehicle speed control

19% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus GS 350. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently without warning while pulling out of the driveway. As a result, the vehicle struck a tree and damaged the passenger side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-18

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Lexus GS350. When attempting to enter a parking space, she experienced unintended vehicle acceleration, which caused her to crash into a wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-01

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Lexus GS350. While parked, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a brick wall, without any pressure to the accelerator pedal. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-24

Air bags

12% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASHINJURY

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Takata recall my car was involved in a accident and I was hit by the right side panel and thrown up against another vehicle and then slammed into a pavement wall on the freeway I was only traveling about 10 miles when I was struck by a car traveling...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-21

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Lexus GS 350. While driving at approximately 21 MPH, the contact crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-31

2007 Lexus GS350 with unintended acceleration. *kb 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-02

Engine

11% · 6 reports

FIRE

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-15

Also filed under Electrical system

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2010-02-16Recall queryClosed 2011-03-01 Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration
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2010-09-02Engine and engine cooling10V309000 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…

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.

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2011-03-10Vehicle speed control11V115000 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…

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.

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2013-10-09Engine13V395000 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…

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.

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2015-03-05Fuel system, gasoline14V647000 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...

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.

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2018-08-23Fuel system, gasoline18V432000 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.

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. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Lexus GS 350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 10V309000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 11V115000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 13V395000 · Engine
Recall 14V647000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 18V432000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 2007 Lexus GS 350 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GS 350?: The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus GS 350 have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.