2007 Lexus Rx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (10) · Structure (6) · Engine (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
34 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (58)
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.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-06-21 · L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-06-21 · L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0023-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Showing the 6 most recent of 58 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-20 · Service Brakes“i am reporting a serious and potentially dangerous braking issue with my 2007 lexus rx400h. the vehicle currently has approximately 126,296 miles. while driving, the vehicle emits a continuous and intermittent warning beeping sound. at the same time, the braking system becomes unreliable. the brake pedal becomes extremely difficult to press, requi…”
2025-10-19 · Unknown Or Other“the flor board keeps getting in the way of my petals.…”
2025-03-18 · Electrical System“put key into ignition port and heard and felt a klunk. key was then freely moving and connecting to nothing inside the ignition chamber. so vehicle would not turn over at all. had towed to town closer to home. and currently having towed to mechanic shop for further evaluation. the only symptom the car was having previously was a mysterious scra…”
2025-01-02 · Visibility/Wiper“ i saw on the internet while i was looking for new mats this year my lexus rx 350, 2007, vin [xxx] was recalled for the dashboard until may 2017. during 2013 through 2018; my husband left me for my friend; both my sons were shot in different cities; one in nashville, and one in denver colorado. the one in nashville, was shot 10 times by his roomm…”
2024-12-20 · Service Brakes“hydraulic brake booster pump abs actuator has been on a service bulletin around 2015 with a definitive timetable. i have had numerous notifications with warning lights that are indicative of the booster pump failure for more than 10 years and every time i bring it to the lexus dealer they said it is my battery. they replace the battery and reset th…”
2024-04-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · 99,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 lexus rx350. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to smoke. the contact pulled over and became aware that oil was leaking from the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a service center and the contact was informed that the engine cooler hose had ruptured. the vehic…”
2024-03-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contract owns a 2007 lexus rx350. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, there was a fuel odor detected in the cabin of the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics and dealers. the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that a plastic box above the muffler had melted from …”
2023-10-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“oil cooling line failed when driving. i was not aware that it was having an issue; the oil completely cleared the engine, and this could have seized the engine while i was driving. the only way i figured it out, i stopped the car at some point and saw a pool of oil under the car. i called aaa and they came to tow the car, and checked the engine, a…”
2023-09-21 · Structure:body“the cable holding the spare tire up underneath the car snapped while i was at a stop light, resulting in my tire and it's cover falling onto the road…”
2022-10-27 · Unknown Or Other“the dash board is crumbling and falling apart in a way that makes me feel that the front passenger airbag compartment has been effected and may not function properly.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.