YearToAvoid

2007 Lexus GS 350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 13 GS 350 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Lexus GS 350 has 57 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 13 GS 350 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (22 complaints, 39% of the total). Complaints report 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries.

Complaints
57
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
11 / 1
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18.5 city / 25.5 hwy

Top 2007 Lexus GS 350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine22 (39%)
  2. Electrical System10 (18%)
  3. Fuel System8 (14%)
  4. Airbags6 (11%)
  5. Brakes5 (9%)
  6. Other5 (9%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers3 (5%)
  8. Steering2 (4%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (2%)
2007 Lexus GS 350 complaints: complaints filed per month5Jul 2007Oct 2009Oct 2010Jun 2011Apr 2014Aug 2015Dec 2016Apr 2019
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Nov 2019; peak Mar 2010 (5).

2007 Lexus GS 350 recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V432000Jun 26, 2018Fuel System114,998 vehicles

    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.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    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. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.

  2. NHTSA 14V647000Oct 15, 2014Fuel System422,509 vehicles

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

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    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.

  3. NHTSA 13V395000Sep 4, 2013Engine101,584 vehicles

    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. 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.

    Risk: The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

See all 5 recalls for the 2007 Lexus GS 350 →

2007 Lexus GS 350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18.5 MPG
Highway
25.5 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,825
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other GS 350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’13’14’15’16’17’18’19
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006No verdict811—
2007Avoid10057521
2008Avoid8319421
2009Caution588321

All Lexus GS 350 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Lexus GS 350 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Lexus GS 350 ranks worst among GS 350 model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 57 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GS 350?
The most reported problem areas are engine (22 complaints), electrical system (10 complaints), and fuel system (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 47,666 miles.
Does the 2007 Lexus GS 350 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2007 Lexus GS 350, most recently reported 2018, covering fuel system and engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Lexus GS 350?
EPA rates the 2007 Lexus GS 350 at 21 MPG combined (18.5 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,825. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.