2007 Lexus GS
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2007 models.

- Class
- Compact Cars
- Body styles
- 350 4dr Sedan AWD, 350 4dr Sedan RWD, 430 4dr Sedan RWD, 450h 4dr Sedan RWD
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 22 city / 26 hwy
- Length
- 190.2 in
- Curb weight
- 3,616–4,134 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 25 similar 2007 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2007 Lexus GS is a compact car offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 4.3L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,759 lb (350 4dr Sedan AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (22 city / 26 highway), 4% better than the 2007 compact car average of 22.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
What changed for 2007
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl
Compared with 2006; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2006 GS →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 4dr Sedan AWD | 190.2 in | 71.7 in | 56.3 in | 111.8 in | 60.6 / 60.2 in | 3,759 lb | 55/45 |
| 350 4dr Sedan RWD | 190.2 in | 71.7 in | 56.3 in | 111.8 in | 60.6 / 60.2 in | 3,616 lb | 53/47 |
| 430 4dr Sedan RWD | 190.2 in | 71.7 in | 56.3 in | 111.8 in | 61 / 61 in | 3,748 lb | 54/46 |
| 450h 4dr Sedan RWD | 190.2 in | 71.7 in | 56.3 in | 112.2 in | 60.6 / 60.2 in | 4,134 lb | 53/47 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 25 / 23 | +4% | $3,550 | 386 |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | +5% | $3,750 | 404 |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | -5% | $4,100 | 444 |
| GS 430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -10% | $4,350 | 468 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2007 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2007 Lexus GS under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2007 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Lexus GS (this car) | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2007 Lexus IS | 24 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2007 Audi A4 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2007 Audi A6 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2007 Lexus LS | 20 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2007 Lexus ES | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (6)
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Jun 26, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V432000 · 114,998 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Oct 15, 2014
NHTSA campaign 14V647000 · 422,509 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine · Sep 4, 2013
NHTSA campaign 13V395000 · 101,584 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
- Risk
- The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal · Feb 24, 2011
NHTSA campaign 11V115000 · 19,647 vehicles
- Problem
- TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 LEXUS GS300 AND GS350 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VEHICLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE FLOOR CARPET MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
- Risk
- THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED AND SUSTAINED VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PLASTIC PAD ON THE FLOOR CARPET FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery · Jan 26, 2011
NHTSA campaign 11V029000 · 244,779 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine · Jul 6, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V309000 · 138,874 vehicles
- 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.
Not every 2007 Lexus GS is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2007 Lexus GS buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 11 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Engine — 10 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Service Brakes — 8 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 117,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2007 Lexus GS. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other GS years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 GS | 23 | 192.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 GS | 26 | 192.1 in | Not rated | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 GS | 31 | 192.1 in | Not rated | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 GS | 31 | 192.1 in | Not rated | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 GS | 31 | 192.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 10 |
| 2015 GS | 31 | 191.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 19 |
| 2014 GS | 31 | 191.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 19 |
| 2013 GS | 31 | 191.7 in | Not rated | 3 | 37 |
| 2011 GS | 23 | 190.2 in | Not rated | 3 | 7 |
| 2010 GS | 23 | 190.2 in | Not rated | 3 | 15 |
| 2009 GS | 23 | 190.2 in | Not rated | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 GS | 23 | 190.2 in | Not rated | 4 | 34 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →