2007 Lexus GS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Lexus GS has a complaint index of 80, ranking 4th worst among 16 model years, with 25 complaints and 2 recalls tied to fuel system and engine issues, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other GS years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #4 of 16 GS years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 25
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2007 Lexus GS problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (20%)
- Engine5 (20%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (20%)
- Airbags4 (16%)
- Brakes2 (8%)
- Fuel System2 (8%)
- Other2 (8%)
- Steering2 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Headlights intermittently fail or both go out at once, often in rain or after a car wash, caused by water entering the sealed headlight casing and shorting the ballast.
- Vehicles have stalled and lost power unexpectedly, sometimes triggering a check hybrid warning light that stays illuminated after restart.
- Owners report the power steering warning light turning on along with sudden difficulty turning the wheel.
- An engine rocker arm has broken with a loud pop and power loss, forcing the vehicle to be driven at very low speed to a shop.
- Rear brake caliper pins have seized, requiring cleaning and lubrication outside of scheduled maintenance.
- Drivers report airbag warning lights tied to intermittent squib circuit fault codes that appear and clear on their own.
2007 Lexus GS recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V029000Jan 26, 2011Fuel System244,779 vehicles
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. If loosening occurs, fuel could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and the pipe and through the threaded portion of the sensor.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
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. If a fuel leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the fuel deliver pipe will be replaced with a new one, and the sensor will be tightened with the proper torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 09V020000Jan 16, 2009Engine214,570 vehicles
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. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Risk: Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
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.
2007 Lexus GS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 24 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Lexus GS reliable?
- Compared to other GS model years, the 2007 ranks 4th worst out of 16 years tracked, with a complaint index of 80 and 25 NHTSA complaints, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GS?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System, Engine, and Visibility & Wipers issues each account for 20% of complaints, with Airbags close behind at 16%.
- Does the 2007 Lexus GS have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for fuel pressure sensor leaks (campaign 11V029000) and one for corroding aluminum fuel delivery pipes (campaign 09V020000), neither classified as do-not-drive.
- At what mileage do 2007 Lexus GS problems usually appear?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: Electrical System issues appear around 80,000 miles, Brakes around 70,225 miles, Engine issues around 153,400 miles, and Airbags around 180,000 miles.
- How does the 2007 GS compare to other years?
- The 2006 GS has the highest complaint index at 100 and is also rated Avoid, while 2007 sits close behind at 80; years like 2012 (index 13) and 2005 (index 7) show far fewer reported problems.