2007 Lexus LS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
99,091 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 45 complaints (42.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 20 | 44.4% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 8.9% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 6.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
Service Brakes: 19; Unknown Or Other: 6; Air Bags: 5; Electrical System: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4; Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Steering: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2010: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2019: 6; 2020: 8; 2021: 7; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 3; 2025: 4; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10308896 · 2010-02-12 (February 12, 2010)
VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL FAILS RECURRENTLY. TO DEALER TWICE WITH ONLY TEMPORARY RESOLUTION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10308896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10370365 · 2010-12-13 (December 13, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460 . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10370365 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10504935 · 2013-03-29 (March 29, 2013)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10504935 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10619483 · 2014-08-07 (August 7, 2014)
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... *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 98,181 miles reported. Look up ODI 10619483 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10630630 · 2014-09-04 (September 4, 2014)
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 PURCHASED THIS 2007 LS460 BRAND NEW ON 10/02/2007. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL CAMPAIGN SINCE IT INVOLVES AIRBAGS. WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT GOES ON, THE AIRBAGS ARE DISABLED AND THE VEHICLE SAFETY IS COMPROMISED. I ALSO BELIEV…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10630630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10703767 · 2015-04-05 (April 5, 2015)
AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS ISSUED OCTOBER 15, 2014. ALMOST SIX MONTHS HAVE PASSED, AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE TO HAVE A RESOLUTION TO THIS POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10703767 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10747161 · 2015-08-08 (August 8, 2015)
DOOR ARMRESTS ARE DISINTEGRATING. THE SURFACE IS VERY TACKY WHICH IS BECOMING SOILED AND CAN NOT BE CLEANED. THIS RUBBER MATERIAL ALSO DETERIORATED ON THE TRUNK (LIT SWITCH COVER) BUT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY
Owner-reported narrative. 82,182 miles reported. Look up ODI 10747161 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10855531 · 2016-04-14 (April 14, 2016)
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. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…
Owner-reported narrative. 49,303 miles reported. Look up ODI 10855531 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
09V020000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2009-01-16 (January 16, 2009)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗