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2007 Lexus LS Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus LS, most often about the brakes (42% of complaints, typically around 93,000 miles). It is the most complained-about LS model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints45
Recalls1
Crashes reported3
Fires reported0
Injuries reported3

Most common 2007 Lexus LS problems

  1. Brakes

    19 complaints · 42%

    Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles.

    My 2007 ls460 Lexus with 100k miles has a failed brake actuator assembly ascertained by a Lexus and toyota dealer. This was a confronted problem by toyota for failure of the o rings within the assembly. The actuator abruptly went out while on the highway at 70mph causing brake fluid to not go to the right calipers.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 100,000 miles
    At random times when driving our car, the ABS, vsc and brake warning lights come on on the dashboard. When this happens the ABS system becomes inoperative, and the front brakes can easily lock up during moderately heavy braking. We believe toyota has purposely designed the system to disable the ABS functionality when…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 86,000 miles

  2. Other or unspecified

    6 complaints · 13%

    The dashboard and side trim on the door has become sticky causing glare in the windshield which makes driving hazardous as difficult to see through the windshield while driving. Our 2007 Lexus ls460 has only 23,000 miles on it as it has been garaged most of the time we have owned it. Lexus will not process a recall to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 24,300 miles

  3. Engine

    5 complaints · 11%

    Intermittently hesitation of power when stepping on the gas after every oil change which will resolve itself after driving few hundred miles. This can be very dangerous situation.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 40,000 miles
    I'm getting a loss of power on acceleration.. Happens of and on every other day.... I read alot about this issue online, but Lexus has no real fix for it... I have all tyhe recall the related to this issue, but the problems continues...
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 98,181 miles

  4. Air bags

    5 complaints · 11%

    Intermittent air bag warning light for months. Stayed on and brought to dealer on july 16, 2014. Cited Lexus service bulletin# 282827 dated 1/13/2010 and NHTSA action# 100335557. Repair completed 9/2/2014. Lexus refused to cover full cost to repair, only paid for the parts. I had to pay labor charge of $1,453.50. I…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 32,000 miles
    A warning light indicated urgent - take your vehicle to the Lexus dealer - we took it to the toyota dealer - said airbag problem) charged US $175. And said it had to go to the Lexus dealer so we took it to santa barbara 75 miles away - they charged another $75. To say repair bill for air bag was over $7,000. (our…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 145,000 miles

  5. Electrical

    5 complaints · 11%

    Brake malfunction error was shown on the speedometer screen with five lights (ABS, vsc, brake, traction control light, and warning light). The brake pedal became very soft and the vehicle came to abrupt stops. On other occasions the brake pedal became hard as a rock and also made the vehicle come to a jerking stop.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 49,303 miles
    While driving, the navigation monitor screen has gone black and reset 10 to 15 times. When this happened, on 2 to 4 occasions, a red "electric power steering warning light" comes on for a few seconds and the steering hesitates. This happened while driving on I-5 at 60+ MPH. It didn't happen after I slowed down to less…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 34,350 miles

  6. Stability control

    4 complaints · 9%

    Brake malfunction error was shown on the speedometer screen with five lights (ABS, vsc, brake, traction control light, and warning light). The brake pedal became very soft and the vehicle came to abrupt stops. On other occasions the brake pedal became hard as a rock and also made the vehicle come to a jerking stop.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 49,303 miles
    My 2007 ls460 Lexus with 100k miles has a failed brake actuator assembly ascertained by a Lexus and toyota dealer. This was a confronted problem by toyota for failure of the o rings within the assembly. The actuator abruptly went out while on the highway at 70mph causing brake fluid to not go to the right calipers.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 100,000 miles

  7. Fuel system

    3 complaints · 7%

    The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ls460. The contact stated a strong odor of fuel emitted through the vehicle vent into the cabin. The contact became aware of the odor when attempted to drive or when the vehicle was in idle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 158,000 miles

  8. Steering

    3 complaints · 7%

    While driving, the navigation monitor screen has gone black and reset 10 to 15 times. When this happened, on 2 to 4 occasions, a red "electric power steering warning light" comes on for a few seconds and the steering hesitates. This happened while driving on I-5 at 60+ MPH. It didn't happen after I slowed down to less…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 34,350 miles
    The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ls460. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lost steering power while turning. The steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 133,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2007 Lexus LS recalls

  1. Engine: engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V020000 · January 16, 2009 · 214,570 vehicles

    Risk: Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

    Full defect summary

    Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2007 Lexus LS

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus LS?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (19 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles); other or unspecified (6 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus LS have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 16, 2009 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2007 a bad year for the Lexus LS?
It is the most complained-about LS model year since 2000, with 45 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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