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2007 Lexus GS

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

Lexus GS
Pictured: Lexus GS 450h F Sport – Frontansicht, 17. Juni 2012, Düsseldorf. Photo: Lexus_GS_450h_F_Sport_(IV)_–_Frontansicht,_17._Juni_2012,_Düsseldorf.jpg: M 93 d, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
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

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
350 4dr Sedan AWD190.2 in71.7 in56.3 in111.8 in60.6 / 60.2 in3,759 lb55/45
350 4dr Sedan RWD190.2 in71.7 in56.3 in111.8 in60.6 / 60.2 in3,616 lb53/47
430 4dr Sedan RWD190.2 in71.7 in56.3 in111.8 in61 / 61 in3,748 lb54/46
450h 4dr Sedan RWD190.2 in71.7 in56.3 in112.2 in60.6 / 60.2 in4,134 lb53/47

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
GS 450h Hybrid3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive22 / 25 / 23+4%$3,550386
GS 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22+5%$3,750404
GS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20-5%$4,100444
GS 4304.3L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19-10%$4,350468
Spend $5,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.1 MPG2007 Compact Cars average

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

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2007 Lexus GS (this car)23 MPGNot rated6
2007 Lexus IS24 MPGNot rated9
2007 Audi A424 MPGNot rated5
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class22 MPGNot rated0
2007 Audi A621 MPGNot rated3
2007 Lexus LS20 MPGNot rated2
2007 Lexus ES22 MPGNot rated3

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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2007 Lexus GS is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

55Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
7Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
3Injuries reported
117,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Air Bags11
Engine10
Service Brakes8
Exterior Lighting6
Visibility/Wiper6
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System3
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
17/04: 117/08: 118/02: 118/05: 118/10: 318/12: 219/01: 119/02: 119/04: 219/06: 119/07: 119/09: 119/10: 119/11: 120/01: 120/03: 120/04: 120/05: 120/08: 121/02: 123/06: 124/02: 124/04: 226/05: 117/0418/0519/0119/0619/1020/0320/0824/02max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2007 Lexus GS buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 11 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Engine — 10 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Service Brakes — 8 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 117,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. 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 →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2020 GS23192.1 inNot rated10
2019 GS26192.1 inNot rated31
2018 GS31192.1 inNot rated44
2017 GS31192.1 inNot rated36
2016 GS31192.1 inNot rated210
2015 GS31191.7 inNot rated119
2014 GS31191.7 inNot rated119
2013 GS31191.7 inNot rated337
2011 GS23190.2 inNot rated37
2010 GS23190.2 inNot rated315
2009 GS23190.2 inNot rated33
2008 GS23190.2 inNot rated434

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →