2007 Lexus GS450H Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS450H years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus GS450H. That is the most of any GS450H model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 20%), typically at around 130,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Lexus GS450H problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 20% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 20% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 14,315 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 35,637 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Lexus GS450H recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Air bags - lexus refused to cover under warranty deployed airbags due to lightly scrubbing a curb power train - the auxiliary oil pump on the automatic transmission failed, as it is commonly known to do. The bearings inside the pump wear down over time and eventually sieze. This leads to the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS450H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK HYBRID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF AUSTIN (9910 STONELAKE BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TX…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus gs450h. While the vehicle was parked, a loud unknown noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine, stability control, and electronic stability program warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle vibrated severely when restarted and failed…
Rear view mirrior becomes discolored and grainy. Hinders the operator's ability to see the roadway and may present a safety hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus gs450h. The contact stated that the brakes screeched excessively when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and determined that the actuator assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Other Lexus GS450H years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 GS450H | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GS450H?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Lexus GS450H?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Lexus GS450H a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS450H model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.