2007 Lexus ES350 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2007 Lexus ES350, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 16,857 miles. The words owners use most often: “floor mats” (13% of reports).
- 127vehicle speed control complaints
- 16,857median miles at failure
- 46mention a crash
- 23mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Floor mats: mentioned in 17 of 127 complaints (13%)
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 17 of 127 complaints (13%)
- Unintended acceleration: mentioned in 13 of 127 complaints (10%)
- Both feet: mentioned in 9 of 127 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 105 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 127 complaints, 46 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 23 an injury.
Lexus ES350 vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 ES350 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2018 ES350 | 2 | 40% | 33,125 |
| 2017 ES350 | 1 | 5% | 7,500 |
| 2016 ES350 | 2 | 10% | 2,850 |
| 2015 ES350 | 2 | 13% | 25 |
| 2014 ES350 | 1 | 4% | 175 |
| 2013 ES350 | 3 | 13% | 6,000 |
| 2012 ES350 | 2 | 2% | 43,500 |
| 2011 ES350 | 2 | 1% | 89,000 |
| 2010 ES350 | 7 | 5% | 15,400 |
| 2009 ES350 | 24 | 17% | 13,849 |
| 2008 ES350 | 39 | 15% | 18,887 |
| 2007 ES350 | 127 | 24% | 16,857 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT REQUIRED ADDITIONAL BRAKE PRESSURE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF GLENDALE…
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Tl* the contact owned a 2007 lexus es350. While pulling into a parking spot at a very low speed, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed and later deemed destroyed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Lexus ES350s have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 127 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2007 Lexus ES350 (24% of the 539 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Lexus ES350 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 16,857 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2007 Lexus ES350?
The most frequent phrase is “floor mats”, in 17 of 127 complaints, followed by “suddenly accelerated” (17).
Other 2007 Lexus ES350 problems
- Air Bags problems (253)
See all 2007 Lexus ES350 problems or vehicle speed control problems across all ES350 years.