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Lexus GS450HModel year report

2007 Lexus GS450H Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
73,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid RWD · 22 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Lexus GS450H (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2007 Lexus GS450H. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (3) and electrical system (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 42% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 109 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “I own a 2007 Lexus gs450 hybrid. Last week while driving in the city I drove over some bumps in the road & applied the brakes. Nothing happened for a second or two & then the brakes worked as always. This was definitely a brake failure & the first time this has happened.”

NHTSA complaint #10306507, filed 2010-02, 76,000 miles

Engine: “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 depressed. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10889044, filed 2016-07, 150,000 miles

Electrical system: “Since purchase (2/1/07), I have had neurological symptoms while driving the Lexus GS450H. These include, at different times, tingling in the hands and feet, numbness in the face, stinging sensation in the eyes and dull headaches. These symptoms occur only when driving the Lexus GS450H, and at no other time in no other car. The dealer and I worked months to rule out a number of possible causes without success. …”

NHTSA complaint #10203998, filed 2007-09, 19 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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 freeway at rush hour, the car turned itself off. No power steering, no power brakes... No power period. Fortunately, I used to drive race cars professionally and was able to handle it, but I suspect that most drivers would have crashed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10373706, filed 2011-01, 30,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

42% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,637 and 98,000 miles.

8%0–100%10–2533%25–508%50–7525%75–10017%100–1508%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 73,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201032012201420162019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Lexus GS450H version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GS 450h RWD3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic222523$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Lexus GS450H → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 109 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 109 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS450H

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008582,5001—23—Not enough data
20071573,0001—23—Stable

All Lexus GS450H model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Lexus GS450H have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2007 Lexus GS450H as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Lexus GS450H is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2007 Lexus GS450H been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Lexus GS450H get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Lexus GS450H (GS 450h, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 23 mpg combined, 22 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Lexus GS450H reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,000 miles and the middle half falls between 35,637 and 98,000 miles; 42% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.