What breaks most · 2006 to 2018 model years
Lexus GS 350 problems by year
Owners have filed 161 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Lexus GS 350 across model years 2006 to 2018. Three years stand out: 2007 for speed control and throttle complaints, 2013 for brakes complaints and 2008 for engine complaints. The quietest years are 2006, 2016 and 2011.
- Years to check closely: 2007, 2013, 2008
- Fewest complaints: 2006, 2016, 2011
- Complaints on file
- 1612006 to 2018, all trims
- Worst year
- 200757 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 311 fires · 21 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 45kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 27Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | Unknown or other (1) | |
| 57 | 11 | 5 | Speed control and throttle (11) | |
| 19 | 4 | 4 | Engine (6) | |
| 8 | 3 | 3 | Speed control and throttle (3) | |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | Air bags (4) | |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | Air bags (2) | |
| 26 | 4 | 3 | Brakes (5) | |
| 16 | 5 | 1 | Steering (3) | |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | Steering (4) | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Fuel system (2) | |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Unknown or other (2) | |
| 1 | 0 | 2 | Body and structure (1) |
What fails on the 2007 Lexus GS 350
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 19% |
11 | 8 | Shop speed control and throttle parts for the 2007 Lexus GS 350 |
| Air bags | 11% |
6 | 4 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 11% |
6 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2007 Lexus GS 350 |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 11% |
6 | 0 | Shop engine and cooling parts for the 2007 Lexus GS 350 |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 9% |
5 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2007 Lexus GS 350 |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 9% |
5 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2007 Lexus GS 350 |
| Exterior lightingHeadlights, tail lights and bulbs | 9% |
5 | 0 | Shop exterior lighting parts for the 2007 Lexus GS 350 |
| Equipment and infotainment | 5% |
3 | 0 | — |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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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. *jb
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Rear brakes were sticking and squeaking. Dealer inspected and found rear caliper slides seized causing rear brake pads to get worn to 0 mm. Car only has 12k miles. When asked why, was told, because you don't drive enough miles per year.
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Engine consumes excessive amounts of oil. Car is burning 1 qt of oil per 1,000 miles. Emissions standard do not allow for engine to burn this amount of oil , polluting the air. This amount of oil burning can cause a engine to lock -up with out warning.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Lexus GS 350 years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2007, 2013, 2008 carry the most filings on the Lexus GS 350. The 2007 alone has 57 complaints, led by speed control and throttle.
What is the most common Lexus GS 350 problem?
On the 2007 model year, the most-reported component is speed control and throttle with 11 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Lexus GS 350 problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Lexus GS 350 complaints that include mileage is about 45,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.