NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2007–2008

Lexus GS 450h recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 20 owner complaints for the Lexus GS 450h, covering model years 2007 to 2008. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (15), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
20 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
2 model years with data (2007–2008)

most complaints: 2007 (15 for that model year)
top component: Engine (4 complaints)
latest recall 10V309000 (reported Jul 6, 2010)

1 complaint reporting a crash (5.0%)
2 complaints reporting a fire (10.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lexus GS 450h complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 15 of 20, or 75.0%. Next come 2008 (5).

Lexus GS 450h complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Lexus GS 450h complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire
2007	15	0	1
2008	5	1	1
All model years	20	1	2

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lexus GS 450h components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (20.0% of all 20), followed by Service Brakes (4) and Power Train (3).

Components named most often in Lexus GS 450h complaints (top 13)

Components named most often in Lexus GS 450h complaints (top 13)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine	4	20.0%
Service Brakes	4	20.0%
Power Train	3	15.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3	15.0%
Electrical System	2	10.0%
Unknown or Other	2	10.0%
Air Bags	1	5.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	5.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System	1	5.0%
Steering	1	5.0%
Structure	1	5.0%
Suspension	1	5.0%
Visibility/Wiper	1	5.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lexus GS 450h recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GS 450h, newest first. The only campaign, 10V309000, covers model years 2007 and 2008.

1 recall campaign

Lexus GS 450h recall campaigns covering each model year
2007: 1 campaign	2008: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 10V309000
Reported Jul 6, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Model years 2007–2008
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.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lexus GS 450h questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus GS 450h have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Lexus GS 450h, covering model years 2007 to 2008. The campaign, 10V309000, was reported on July 6, 2010 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2007 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Lexus GS 450h model year has the most complaints?

The 2007 model year, with 15 of the 20 complaints in NHTSA’s file (75.0%). The next is 2008 (5). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lexus GS 450h complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 20.0% of all 20. Service Brakes (4) and Power Train (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lexus GS 450h?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lexus dealer.

How many Lexus GS 450h complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 20 complaints, 1 report a crash, 2 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Lexus models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Lexus VIN decoder with every Lexus model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Lexus ES 350 2007–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,451 complaints
Lexus RX 1999–2026 · 10 recalls · 947 complaints
Lexus RX 350 2004–2023 · 13 recalls · 838 complaints
Lexus RX 300 1998–2003 · 2 recalls · 722 complaints
Lexus IS 250 2006–2016 · 8 recalls · 719 complaints
Lexus ES 1996–2025 · 4 recalls · 666 complaints
Lexus IS 1999–2026 · 8 recalls · 595 complaints
Lexus ES 300 1995–2013 · 4 recalls · 562 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.