2007 LEXUS GS 350

5 recalls, 67 complaints - 156 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Defect Description

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, p... Read more

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

114,998 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

422,509 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

ENGINE

Defect Description

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, thro... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

101,584 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

19,647 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

138,874 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

67 total complaints 12 crashes 2 fires 11 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	10
ENGINE	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	5
AIR BAGS	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
EQUIPMENT	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2

Incident date: Sep 15, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE AND DAMAGED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE IT HOME.... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 9, 2019

TRUNK LATCH NUT CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE TRUNK

Incident date: Apr 9, 2019

TRUNK LATCH NUT CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE TRUNK

Incident date: Sep 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V432000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. KENDALL LEXUS OF EUGENE (380 GOODPASTURE ISLAND RD, EUGENE, OR... Read more

Incident date: Dec 19, 2018

CANNOT SEE OUT OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR DUE TO BACK STREAKS, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE, THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL

Incident date: May 8, 2018

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY, WITHOUT ANY IMPACT ON THE CAR, NO ACCIDENT OCCURED, AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY REASON.

Incident date: May 8, 2018

WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY, WITHOUT ANY IMPACT ON THE CAR, NO ACCIDENT OCCURED, AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY REASON.

Incident date: Nov 9, 2017

TAKATA RECALL MY CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT AND I WAS HIT BY THE RIGHT SIDE PANEL AND THROWN UP AGAINST ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN SLAMMED INTO A PAVEMENT WALL ON THE FREEWAY I WAS ONLY TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MILES WHEN I WAS STRUCK BY A CAR TRAVELING 70 MILES AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING IN... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OCCUPIED WITH THE ENGINE ON AND THE GEAR SHIFTED IN PARK, THE FRONT PASSENGER CURTAIN AIR BAG AND THE REAR PASSENGER AIR BAG (LOCATED BETWEEN THE BACK REST AREA) ABRUPTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT HEARD A HISSING NOISE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2016

BRIDGESTONES PONTANZA TIRES SIZE (245-45-18) TIRES HAVE FALLEN APART TWICE , MEAING TWO DIFFERENT SET OF TIRES HAVE LARGE BLOW OUTS ON THE SIDES . HAVE TAKING THEM TO FIRESTONE TO BE REPLACED BOTH TIMES AND EXPLAINED A RECALL NEED TO BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED AND THEY JUST SHRUG IT OFF. CAR W... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2015

I ALSO HAVE A HEADLIGHT THAT HAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKED. I RUN MY LIGHTS ON THE AUTO FEATURE. IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, I HAVE NOTED THAT THE LEFT HEADLIGHT ONLY TURNS ON SOME OF THE TIME. I NEED TO CHECK IT, TURN THE LIGHTS OFF, THEN BACK ON TO GET IT TO WORK. HAPPENS ABOUT 20% OF THE TIME AND IS A ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2016

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A HEAD LIGHT GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY, AND OCCASIONALLY BOTH BULBS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE BACK BULBS TOO GO OUT LEAVING MY CAR COMPLETELY DARK, INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE SOMETIMES INCLUDED. A QUICK OFF/ON OF THE LIGHT SWITCH AND THE LIGHTS ARE BACK TO NORMAL. I WILL INTERMITTENTL... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REMEDIED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V395000 (ENGINE), IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ONE OF THE ENGINE VALVES WAS BENT. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE'S ROCKER WAS FRACTURED AND BOTH THE VALVES AND ROCKER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2011

LOW BEAM XENON HEADLIGHT ON DRIVERS SIDE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF. AT TIMES BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY CAUSING NO VISION AT NIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED OFF THEN BACK ON THEY WORK ONCE AGAIN BUT USUALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES ONLY. ALSO, THERE'S ALWAYS A STRONG GA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2011

Incident date: Mar 9, 2015

THE DESIGN AND FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS CONSTANTLY RUST AND SEIZE MAKING THEM STICK AND CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE BRAKES WILL LOCK AND START SMOKING. EVEN AFTER REPAIR THE BRAKES WILL SEIZE AGAIN AFTER A YEAR OR SOMETIME SOONER. IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT BY LEXUS... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. WHILE DRIVING 21 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER AN... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 12, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 21 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 19, 2015

MY TRUNK NOT OPEN WITH REMOTE KEY OR IT NOT OPEN WITH TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON NEAR DRIVER SIDE DASH BOARD. [XXX] [XXX]@COMCAST.NET INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *JB

Incident date: Jun 14, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHIC... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 14, 2015

Fire

Incident date: Apr 15, 2015

RECEIVED URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (ELF-POTENTIAL FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LEAK - CAN CAUSE FIRE!). CALLED DEALERSHIP TO MAKE APPOINTMENT TO REPAIR. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART, WOULD HAVE TO ORDER AND CALL ME TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT. COULD BE AS LONG AS A MONTH! UNACCEPTABLE! WHY DIDN'T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2015

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO AND AFTER NUMEROUS CALLS TO MY LOCAL DEALER, AKRON CANTON LEXUS, NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED, NO REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN MADE AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY HELP FROM MY LOCAL DEALER. THE RECALL INVOLVES A POTENTIAL FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LEAK WHICH I MIGHT THIN... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2015

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2014

I NOTICED THE NEXT DAY AFTER I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE, THAT THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT WAS OUT BUT THE REST WERE ON. I CALLED THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN. THE NEXT DAY THE LIGHTS WERE ON SO I DIDN'T TAKE IT BACK. SINCE THEN, IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I TURN THE LIGH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND REVVED UP WHILE THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO AVOID SURGING FORWARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHI... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2014

MY CAR HAD SEVERAL RECALLS ON IT I JUST RECENTLY STARTED GETTING MAIL ON THE RECALL I GOT THE FIRST LETTER IN FEB AND THE SECOND AT THE END OF MARCH AND IT HAD TO DO WITH 3 PARTS VALVE SPRING , ACTUATOR, VALVE VARIENT TIMING THE WEEK AFTER I GOT MY 2ND RECALL LETTER MY CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING WHE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2014

2007 LEXUS ES 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION FOR 2 MILES, THAT TOOK THE VEHICLE FROM 60 MPH TO 85 PLUS MPH. DURING THE ACCELERATION PERIOD, SHE COULD NOT SLOW DOWN DESPITE TAKING HER FOOT OFF THE ACC... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2014

Incident date: Nov 27, 2013

2007 LEXUS GS 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR GETS WET WHEN A/C IS ON. *SMD THE DEALER UN-CLOGGED A DRAIN.

Incident date: Dec 17, 2013

WHILE UNDERGOING NORMAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE BY THE SELLING AUTHORIZED LEXUS DEALER, THE CAR WAS NOTED TO HAVE "... BOTH REAR CALIPER SLIDES ... SEIZED" RESULTING IN THE NEED TO "... REPLACE(D) REAR PADS AND ROTORS DUE TO CALIPERS BEING SEIZED." THE SERVICING DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A CO... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V395000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2013

I RECEIVED AN URGENT SAFETY RECALL FROM LEXUS/ TOYOTA MOTORS REGARDING A NO-CHARGE REPLACEMENT FOR A 2GR-FSE INTAKE VVT ACTUATOR GEAR. WHEN I CONTACTED LEXUS, THEY INDICATED THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2014, (WITH NO GUARANTEE THAT THEY WILL HAVE THEM AT THAT POINT,) AND THAT TH... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD MALFUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL RELATED TO THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE P... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2011

FUEL FEED LINE TO PASSENGER SIDE FUEL PUMP BECAME DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING. WAS STOOPED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AND START SMELLING GAS, THOUGHT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT CAR. AS LIGHT TURNED GREEN START TO MOVE AND ENGINE STOPPED. FORTUNATELY WAS ON THE DOWN HILL SO CAR ROLLED TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2011

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A PLAZA BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN, I TRIED TO STEP ON THE BRAKES WHILE TURNING, BUT THE CAR JERKED INTO A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. SUDDENLY, THE CAR ACCELERATED BECAUSE THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I CRASHED UP INTO THE CURB AND INTO A TREE AND INTO A PARKED CAR. WITH SUCH IMPACT AN... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 16, 2011

Incident date: Apr 11, 2011

I BOUGHT A PRE-OWNED CERTIFIED 2007 LEXUS GS 350 IN SEPT 2010, I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A POP AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE CORNER LANE TO AVOID A TRACTOR TRAILER HITTING ME FROM BEHIND. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALER, I WAS TOL... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2010

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT VARYING SPEEDS I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ON MY CAR CHANGE POSITION WITHOUT ANY INPUT ON THE SWITCH. DURING THE WEEK OR SO PRIOR TO THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS OCCURRED, I HAD NOTICED THAT WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR AFTER LEAVING IT PARKED OVERNIGHT THAT THE ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2010

RECENTLY, TOYOTA HAS OFFICIALLY FILED A GOVERNMENT RECALL ON OVER 138,000 LEXUS MODELS DUE TO ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE RECALL AFFECTS 2007-2008 LEXUS GS 350/450H, 2008 LEXUS GS 460, 2006-2008 LEXUS IS 350, 2007-2008 LEXUS LS 460/460L, AND 2008 LEXUS LS 600HL MODELS. THE PROBLEM STEMS FROM FOREIG... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2010

WHEN STARTING THE MY CAR, 2007 LEXUS GS 350, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO AN ESTIMATED 5000 RPM FOR 5 - 10 SEC THEN SETTLED DOWN TO THE NORMAL IDLE (1000 RPM RANGE). THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. TRANSMISSION WAS STILL IN PARK, PARKING BRAKES STILL ON. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER/DRIVER. THE CA... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2010

1. 2007 GS350 USED FOR NORMAL OPERATION (APPRX. 34,000-MILES; SERVICED FOR 30,000-MILES AT LEXUS DEALERSHIP 2 MONTHS PRIOR). IMMEDIATELY AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY, THE CAR STALLED. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM FRONT OF CAR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FUEL WAS SPILLING DOWN ONTO THE GROUND. CAR WAS TO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE TO NOT HIT THE VEHICLE AGAIN; THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN A HILL AND UP ON A CURB WHERE IT STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FA... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 4, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT AND FOUR NEW TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED PREVIOUSLY WHICH SHE BELIEVED WAS RELATED TO THE ALIGNMENT. THE VE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2010

Incident date: Jan 4, 2010

I OWN A 2007 GS350 RWD, AND IT WILL NOT STOP ON WET PAVEMENT, DRY PAVEMENT WITH WET TIRES, OR IN THE SNOW, WHEN THE IDLE RPM IS AROUND 1000 OR HIGHER. WHILE TRYING TO COME TO A SLOW, GRADUAL, STOP THE FRONT WHEELS COMPLETELY LOCK UP WHILE THE REAR WHEELS CONTINUE TO PUSH THE CAR FORWARD. JUST WHEN Y... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2007

I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, IT DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE ANY EFFECT. THE VEHICLE KEPT SPEEDING UP OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE LISTED THE INCORRECT FAILURE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. UPDATED 06/29/10. *J... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 25, 2010

I WAS DRIVING AT 55MPH WHEN LEXUS 2007 LEXUS GS350 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE G-FORCES PINNED ME TO THE SEAT. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND HIT BRAKE IN LESS THAN A SECOND. I THEN DISCONNECTED NEGATIVE POLE ON BATTERY FOR 5 MINUTES AND THIS RESETS THE COMPUTER AND SURGE TEMPORARILY ENDS. THE PRO... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. HE STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE IT ACCELERATED TO 6 TO 7 THOUSAND RPMS WHILE HAVING IT IN DRIVE . HE THEN TURNED IT OFF AND ON AND IT OCCURRED ONCE AGAIN , REVERSING INTO BUSHES. THE CONTACT STATED IT GAVE HIM A WHIPLASH . HE CONTACTED THE DEALER ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2007 LEXUS GS 350

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive)	19.0	26.0	22.0	Premium	$3,500

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 LEXUS GS 350

156 manufacturer communications from 89 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	22
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
140000 AIR BAGS	9
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	9
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	8
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	8
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	6

350000 EQUIPMENT

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

350000 EQUIPMENT

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 retai

140000 AIR BAGS

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 purp

190000 TIRES

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 custome

200000 WHEELS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

284300 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

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

264300 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

275300 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

140000 AIR BAGS

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT

200000 WHEELS

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure

010000 STEERING

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

350000 EQUIPMENT

TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunction with the repair manual to set the angle of the front mi

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bull

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Package: Follow-Up Owner Notification Letter Mailing Date The Campaign Follow-Up Owner Notification(s) will begin in Late October 2019. Owner notifications will be sent over a period of several weeks consistent with parts availabilit

350000 EQUIPMENT

Region Letter: Lexus plans to conduct Safety Recall/Special Campaign follow-up notifications to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following informa

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Daily Message: Lexus plans to send Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.

010000 STEERING

TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth? Audio functions a

350000 EQUIPMENT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 4, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0017-19.

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Warranty Policy Bulletin: Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.

353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI

Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 * 2018 model yea

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TT: Special Service Tools: Injector Seal Tool Sets. In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the in

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01,

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Lexus vehicle becomes submerge

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin is regarding the Diagnosis of Bluetooth Connectivity Complaints: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle wh

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated.

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

TSB: SOME 2006 ? 2009 MODEL YEAR GS VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DISCOLORATION/DISTORTION OF THE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR. A SERVICE PART KIT (MIRROR AND FRAME) IS AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION.

135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

TSB: Some 2006 - 2009 model year GS vehicles may exhibit discoloration/distortion of the inner rear view mirror. A service part kit (mirror and frame) is available to address this condition.

140000 AIR BAGS

Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follo

146000 AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

140000 AIR BAGS

"REGION LETTER: SAFETY RECALL COMPLETION IS IMPORTANT NOT ONLY IN SATISFYING GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS, BUT ALSO IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO MEET CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS OF TOYOTA PRODUCTS. TOYOTA WILL BE SENDING SAFETY RECALL FOLL

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY ENCOUNTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS SUCH AS: DIFFICULTY TO PAIR THE PHONE. INTERMITTENT BLUETOOTH FAILURE TO CONNECT TO THE VEHICLE WHEN FIRST TURNING ON THE VEHICLE. VARIOUS BLUETOOTH AUDIO FUNCTIONS ARE NO LON

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no lon

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.

350000 EQUIPMENT

LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

350000 EQUIPMENT

052310 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR

RL: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also as an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Lexus products. Lexus will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices t

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

052310 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR

DL: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also as an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Lexus products. Lexus will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices t

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

052310 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

052310 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone, Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle, Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no lon

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

LSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and c

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TT: Customer complains of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0X. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the aud

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bullet

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding transmission and/or park neutral position switch installation. If the manual shift lever is rotated prior to installing the park neutral position switch, the detent sprin

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Tech Tip: Customer complains of carious Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed

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LEXUS GS 350 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS GS 350 across all model years (2006, 2019).

29 Total Recalls

208 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

45 Reported Crashes

2 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

LEXUS GS 350 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2019	2	0	View
2018	2	1	View
2017	1	10	View
2016	0	4	View
2015	1	20	View
2014	1	20	View
2013	3	36	View
2011	3	4	View
2010	3	9	View
2009	3	11	View
2008	4	25	View
2007 (current)	5	67
2006	1	1	View

Other LEXUS Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
LS	421	284	View
RX	420	1,181	View
TX	406	75	View
LX	353	73	View
NX	352	296	View
NX HYBRID	310	13	View
LS HYBRID	256	5	View
RZ	252	29	View

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2007 LEXUS GS 350

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LEXUS GS 350 - All Years Overview

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