2007 Lexus GS450H recalls and problems

1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus GS450H.

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recalls
15
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Lexus GS450H recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 10V309000 · reported July 6, 2010 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 138,874 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 28, 2019 · Air bags · 98,000 miles

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 VEHICLE BEING LIMITED TO…

Oct 17, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles

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 78759, [phone removed])…

Jul 27, 2016 · Engine · 150,000 miles

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 TO ACCELERATE WHEN…

Nov 1, 2015 · Visibility/wiper

REAR VIEW MIRRIOR BECOMES DISCOLORED AND GRAINY. HINDERS THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROADWAY AND MAY PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD.

Sep 2, 2015 · Service brakes · 110,000 miles

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 FAILURE. THE VEHICLE…

GS450H model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2007 11501
2008 1511

All Lexus GS450H years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Lexus GS450H have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Lexus GS450H, the most recent reported on July 6, 2010 (Engine and engine cooling: engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GS450H?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (3 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).
How many 2007 Lexus GS450H complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 15 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 28, 2019.