2007 Lexus Gs450h problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Engine (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2010-07-06 · campaign 10V309000 · 138,874 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (109)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-05-31 · L-SB-0088-15 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. this bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year repair manual while performing the rescue charge. the grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair man
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Lane Departure: Sensing System: Radar 2021-11-10 · L-SB-0046-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: for proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. if a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the floor slope compensation procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the a
Showing the 6 most recent of 109 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-02-28 · Power Train · 98,000 mi“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 70 miles per hour as well as di…”
2018-10-17 · Engine · 130,000 mi“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, (512) 343-3400) where it was diagnosed that the v…”
2016-07-27 · Engine · 150,000 mi“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 the accelerator pedal was depre…”
2015-11-01 · Visibility/Wiper“rear view mirrior becomes discolored and grainy. hinders the operator's ability to see the roadway and may present a safety hazard. …”
2015-09-02 · Service Brakes · 110,000 mi“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 was not repaired. the failure m…”
2014-12-24 · Service Brakes · 70,000 mi“i own a 2007 lexus gs450 hybrid. while driving at various speeds and engaging the brakes, the vehicle would shake violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. this has happened numerous times over the years interm…”
2013-05-03 · Engine · 46,080 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus gs450h. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, there was a loud banging noise heard from under the engine. the contact came to a stop on the shoulder of the road and exited the vehicle. the vehicle then immediately caught on fire. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a fire report was f…”
2013-04-02 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus gs450 hybrid. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and engaging the brakes, the vehicle would shake violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the deale…”
2012-02-09 · Suspension · 35,637 mi“my car was parked inside of the parking structure of my condo. when my wife started the car and tried to move the car backward to leave the parking structure, about a second later, with huge boom noise, the car just collapsed. the rear tire on driver side was leaning outside and it seems either ball joint or upper or lower control arm is broken …”
2011-01-01 · Steering · 30,000 mi“car: 2007 lexus gs450h, factory certified. had a serious issue which warrants a recall of all affected cars, which may not be limited to the gs hybrid. this happened only a couple of weeks after buying the car. per lexus, it is a defect which will impact all of their hybrids, and probably all toyota hybrids as well. while driving down the freewa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.