2007 Lexus LS problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus LS, most often about brakes. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Median mileage
140,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Brakes is the most-reported problem area, named in 13 of 28 complaints (46%).
  • Airbags (3) and engine (3) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 140,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 17 Lexus LS model years we track.

2007 Lexus LS problems by category

  • Brakes
    13 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    6 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Service brakes13
Unknown or other6
Air bags3
Fuel/propulsion system2
Engine2
Steering1
Suspension1
Tires1

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k110k–30k130k–60k160k–100k4100k–150k5150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2007 Lexus LS complaints that list mileage.

2007 Lexus LS recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2007 Lexus LS complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 24, 2025157,000 miALEngine
    The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved; however, the contact was informed that the failure was related to the knock sensors. The contact related the failure to TSB: L-SB-0122-17, which the contact stated was to be performed after the completion of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V309000…
    NHTSA complaint #11695384 · source
  2. Filed Oct 9, 2025NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    My vehicle brake, ABS, lights are on the dashboard, Lexus has deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive due to the brake actuator being faulty causing internal damage to the ABS, junction box this is a $5000 repair, upon my research I find that service bulletin were issued years ago about this from Lexus and they reimbursed or repaired these issues during a good will campagne they initiated, was advised by a Lexus member of corporate that the letter came out for my vehicle but I…
    NHTSA complaint #11692350 · source
  3. Filed Apr 7, 2025FLOther / Unknown
    This car has a melty / sticky peeling interior defect issue. I bought my 2007 LS 460L in October 2019. I had my daughter a year later. As she grew and rode in the vehicle she started scrapping and consuming the door panel. I did not know the interior could be consumed, as I did not think about eating the interior pieces. Kids think differently. My family is at health risk from this consumable interior. I'm trying to get Pines Lexus to fix this issue but they say too much…
    NHTSA complaint #11653197 · source
  4. Filed Oct 7, 2024TXBrakes
    The brake actuator is a well known failure component with these cars and yet no recall has been issued. It's almost $4,000 to repair this defective component.
    NHTSA complaint #11618610 · source
  5. Filed Nov 7, 2023FLWheels & Tires
    I have purchased 3 tires through Amazon. 2 tires on February 14th 2023 and 1 tire on July 25th 2023. I have since replaced 2 tires due to them being defective. The latest tire purchased February 14th 2023 now has a bubble on the tire. All tires have been professionally installed and balanced. I would like to get this resolved as soon as possible. Tires should last longer than this. I have attached invoices and pictures. Multiple attempts have been made to contact Amazon and…
    NHTSA complaint #11553925 · source
  6. Filed Jan 10, 2023NYOther / Unknown
    For the Ls460, there was a recall due to interior component deterioration during Covid. I believe that during COVID lockdowns, dealerships were understaffed, as I was unable to schedule an appointment. When I contacted after the COVID lockdowns were over, I was informed that I was unable to complete the recall. The interior of the car is now deteriorating far worse. How can I get an extension of this recall?
    NHTSA complaint #11501004 · source
  7. Filed Aug 7, 2022CAEngine
    We were driving to Fort Bragg, CA on Hwy 20 W of Willits, CA in the mountains out of cell service, and the car was surging like it was out of gas, would not respond to throttle input, then just died. This put us in danger because we were heading down a steep hill on a narrow 2 lane road, and could easily have lost control from loss of braking and handling due to loss of power steering & power brakes. I was able to coast a few yards and immediately pull off into a small cut…
    NHTSA complaint #11478035 · source
  8. Filed Nov 7, 2021SCBrakes
    Brakes aren’t working at all. Have already replaced actuator and other braking components. Sparks Toyota is saying it’s the brake actuator and accumulator very expensive fix. Car slides when trying to apply brakes. Several complaints filed
    NHTSA complaint #11439617 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology