2007 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems

The 2007 Lexus RX350 has 1 safety recall and 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

167

Crashes / fires

17 / 1

Injuries / deaths

12 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Lexus RX350 recalls

Recall 11V-112: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Feb 24, 2011 · 769,379 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

2007 Lexus RX350 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	36
Steering	26
Air Bags	22
Vehicle Speed Control	22
Structure	21
Engine and Engine Cooling	13
Unknown or Other	12
Exterior Lighting	11
Electrical System	11
Power Train	9
Visibility	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 7
Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights — 2
Air Bags › Frontal — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 2
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 2
Electrical System › Ignition — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Lexus RX350 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 113,000 miles · reported May 5, 2022

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 inadvertent deployment without the vehicle being involved in a crash. The local dealer was contacted and informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Engine · at 83,000 miles · reported Sep 2, 2020

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 by the next day, the oil had completely leaked out of the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to lexus of maplewood (3000 us-61, maplewood, mn 55109) where they initially discovered metal shavings in the oil line. The oil line was replaced however, they also discovered that the…

Unknown or Other · at 162,500 miles · reported Jun 14, 2019

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 fully in flames. Once fd extinguished flames, car was a total loss.

Engine · at 122,000 miles · reported May 15, 2019

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 engine failed. There were 122000 miles when tested at dealer. The car has been dealer serviced the entire time. It was serviced at 120,000 and all systems ok. I've had an 80 datsun that lasted 250,000 miles. The dealer said that used engine $8500. I expected much better from lexus. Reading some NHTSA…

Unknown or Other · reported Mar 28, 2019

The dash started cracking and not from abuse. It is parked in a covered garage when not in use. I've read the same complaints. It is a manufacture defect and I'm afraid it will affect the air bag deployments. The manufacture should take care of this and replace the dash board.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Lexus RX350: 11V-112 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lexus RX350?

Owners report engine problems most often (36 reports), followed by steering (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.