The 2007 Lexus Gs450h has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 138,874 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10V3090002010-07-06138,874 affected
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.
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints20
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Rear view mirrior becomes discolored and grainy. Hinders the operator's ability to see the roadway and may present a safety hazard.”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Lexus Gs450h as of
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