2007 Lexus Gs Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus Gs, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine517.9%
- Visibility517.9%
- Airbags414.3%
- Exterior lighting414.3%
- Brakes27.1%
- Other / unspecified27.1%
- Steering27.1%
- Electrical27.1%
- Fuel system13.6%
- Body & structure13.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
My vehicle has been making noises on start-up and in time it makes the same knocking noise while idling. I brought my car to my mechanic and he says it’s my VVTI system failing and should be remedied under campaign 13V395000. The problem is holding Lexus accountable since it’s not an open recall under my VIN. I’ve contacted Lexus directly and confirmed this service was not completed. My VIN is listed on your site as being a potential for this issue. Please help, thanks.
OIL CONSUMPTION, I HAVE TO ADD 2 QUARTS EVERY 1300 MILES
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
The anti-reflective coating on the rear view mirror on the inside of the car is coming through the mirror causing black spots that obscure vision out the back of the car. This issue affects all 2006-2011 Lexus gs models. All oem replacements online have this happen to some degree. I bought this car a couple months ago, this was an issue from the day I bought it and most likely started many years prior in my specific model.
AUTO DIMMING GLASS HAS STARTED TO DETERIATE CAUSING BLACK STREAKS AND IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. THIS IS DON'T A SURFACE LEVEL SCRATCH, THIS IS UNDERNEATH THE GLASS AND A FAULTY PRODUCT.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
We were crossing under the light to go to the gas station and we believe the car that hit us ran a red light. It caused right rear damage and side airbags to deploy. There's a metal piece in the tire and its undriveable.
SRS Driver side knee air bag DTC B1861
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
LEFT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF. NEED TO TURN OFF HEADLIGHT FOR BRIEF PERIOD CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD IN ORDER FOR BOTH HEADLIGHTS TO TURN BACK ON. SEEMS TO BE KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR YEAR/MODEL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. DURING RAINY WEATHER OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A CAR WASH, WATER WOULD LEAK INTO THE HEADLIGHT CASING. THE ISSUE CAUSED THE FUSES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE LEXUS DEALER ONCE AGAIN (THE FIRST INSTANCE WAS IN DECEMBER 2013 AT 45,533 MILES AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF PADS AND ROTORS.) REPORTED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PINS WERE SEIZED AND HAD TO BE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED (NEITHER ACTION IS A LEXUS SCHEDULED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY.). AS IN THE FIRST INSTANCE, IT IS FORTUNATE THAT NO ACCIDENT RESULTED FROM THESE SEIZED CALIPERS. *TR
THE BRAKES ALWAYS MAKE ALOT OF NOISE AND JUST HATE THE CAR. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
We were crossing under the light to go to the gas station and we believe the car that hit us ran a red light. It caused right rear damage and side airbags to deploy. There's a metal piece in the tire and its undriveable.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START AND THE CHECK HYBRID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER 40 MINUTES, BUT THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYBRID BATTERY WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
NO POWER STEERING
AS I WAS DRIVING, ALL THE SUDDEN I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TO MAKE TURNS. I NOTICED THAT THE P/S LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCHES ON THE INTERNET AND I FOUND OUT THAT SEVERAL TOYOTA & LEXUS VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR POWER STEERING AND EMC FAILURE PROBLEM. SO WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME ALL THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN DONE AND THERE IS NO EMC FAILURE RECALL AT THIS MOMENT. BUT THERE WAS A EMC RECALL ON THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL. I ASSUME THAT THEY MIGHT BE USING THE SAME PARTS ON MY CAR AND THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED AS WELL. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. DURING RAINY WEATHER OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A CAR WASH, WATER WOULD LEAK INTO THE HEADLIGHT CASING. THE ISSUE CAUSED THE FUSES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START AND THE CHECK HYBRID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER 40 MINUTES, BUT THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYBRID BATTERY WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus GS350. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine misfire and defective fuel injectors. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
We were crossing under the light to go to the gas station and we believe the car that hit us ran a red light. It caused right rear damage and side airbags to deploy. There's a metal piece in the tire and its undriveable.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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