2007 Lexus Es350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (169) · Vehicle Speed Control (97) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (28)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Es350 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
261 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-10-17 · campaign 19V741000 · 928,220 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-09 · campaign 17V006000 · 577,875 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless inclu
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), G
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-23 · campaign 16V340000 · 1,754,517 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto R
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for f
Service bulletins (181)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: takata csp coverage job aid - published 7.28.2022
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · 22LE02 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: on july 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for economic loss related to takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program (?csp?) for 2002-2019 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with certain tak
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Showing the 6 most recent of 181 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-10-15 · Structure:body · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus es350. the contact stated that the dashboard was soft, deteriorating, and melting. also, the tpms warning indicator was illuminated. the contact called herrin-gear infiniti (685 high st, jackson, ms 39202, (601) 354-4900) and informed them of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer …”
2019-08-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 100,000 mi“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 (located at 1221 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, (8…”
2019-08-08 · Unknown Or Other · 89,000 mi“dash of a 2007 lexus es350 is melting in sun. dash is sticky and shines. shine bothers my vision . dangerous driving the car.…”
2019-07-08 · Tires · 95,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus es350 equipped with kumho ecsta lx platinum tires, size: 215/557r17 (na). four tires were purchased new and installed on june20,2016. while driving 70 mph, the tires began to vibrate. the driver could barely steer and maintain control of the vehicle. the following day, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to…”
2019-05-06 · Structure“2007 lexus es 350. consumer writes in regards to sticky, melting dashboard. *ld the consumer stated the dashboard has developed a glare creating visibility issues. the consumer was not notified of the warranty extension or recall for the dashboard that expired in may of 2017. the manufacturer was notified, but denied assistance. *js…”
2019-04-29 · Engine · 91,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus es350. when the vehicle was cold started, the engine made a loud rattling noise. also, while the vehicle was parked, the oil level lowered. the contact stated that the cam shaft gear assembly was defective and unable to hold oil to reduce emission control of the engine when the vehicle was started. the contact plan…”
2019-02-23 · Electrical System · 50,000 mi“while driving, front doors unlock themselves. its been happening often over 3 years.the dealer was unable to repair. while parked, alarm sounds itself. today it happened two times. this is new.…”
2018-12-28 · Air Bags“dashboard melted. while driving, cannot see through the windshield as a result of this unsafe condition.…”
2018-10-03 · Engine · 114,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus es350. when the contact took the vehicle to be serviced at an independent mechanic, they diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the engine had a fuel leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 114,000. …”
2018-09-13 · Exterior Lighting · 70,000 mi“the issue that i am having with my 2007 lexus es 350 is while im in motion on a highway or street both of my headlights will shut off leaving the street completely dark putting me and my family at risk for an accident. i have to manually turn the headlight switch off then on again and thats when they will come back on, however this can happens seve…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.