2007 Lexus RX350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus RX350. That is the most of any RX350 model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is engine (36 complaints, 22%), typically at around 96,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 167owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Lexus RX350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 22% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 25 | 15% | 85,210 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 13% | 82,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 13% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 7% | 65,647 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 7% | 73,673 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 7% | 74,554 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 5% | 99,650 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 3% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2% | 27,544 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 29,450 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 10 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 31,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Lexus RX350 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration (RQ10003) — opened Feb 16, 2010, closed Mar 1, 2011, led to recall 11V112000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that over time she noticed that the dashboard was cracking and separating. The contact was concerned due to the proximity of the passengerâs side air bag housing and the crack in the dashboard. The contact was also concerned about an…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus rx350. The contact's wife stated that upon accelerating the vehicle after exiting a roundabout, dust began to emit from the exhaust pipe. The contact's wife drove to a gas station and discovered that the engine oil was empty. The contact then refilled the oil but…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LEXUS OF GLENDALE (1221 S BRAND BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91204, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT…
Drove 2007 rx350 approximately 15 minutes and returned to residence. 3 minutes later, walked outside and car was smoking from engine area. Within a matter of 60-90 seconds the car was completely engulfed in flames and fire department immediately called. Fd arrived 21 minutes later and car was still…
I was driving on a country road and noticed a/c was acting odd, then temp gauge went to bottom of dial. I couldn't stop on this road. I was trying to get to granddaughter's house. I stopped at light and couldn't start it. I called aaa and car was transported to lexus dealer who tested car and said…
Other Lexus RX350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RX350 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 RX350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 RX350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 RX350 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 RX350 | 31 | 3 |
| 2018 RX350 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 RX350 | 46 | 3 |
| 2016 RX350 | 58 | 3 |
| 2015 RX350 | 42 | 1 |
| 2014 RX350 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 RX350 | 59 | 1 |
| 2012 RX350 | 33 | 1 |
| 2011 RX350 | 30 | 1 |
| 2010 RX350 | 94 | 1 |
| 2009 RX350 | 97 | 0 |
| 2008 RX350 | 126 | 0 |
| 2007 | 167 | 1 |
| 2006 RX350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 RX350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 RX350 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX350?
Owners most often report engine, steering, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 36 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Lexus RX350?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Lexus RX350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX350 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.