2007 Lexus Rx350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (30) · Steering (23) · Vehicle Speed Control (20)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
141 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 2011-02-24 · campaign 11V112000 · 769,379 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (149)
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.
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
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Showing the 6 most recent of 149 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-05-05 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 113,000 mi“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 passenger’s 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…”
2020-09-02 · Engine · 83,000 mi“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 by the next day, the oil had completely leaked out o…”
2020-04-24 · Air Bags · 85,000 mi“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, (818) 507-1300) where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness under the seat was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehi…”
2019-06-14 · Unknown Or Other · 162,500 mi · 🔥 fire“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, c…”
2019-05-15 · Engine · 122,000 mi“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…”
2019-04-21 · Unknown Or Other“my dash is in really bad sharpe…”
2019-03-28 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
2019-02-18 · Engine · 114,205 mi“oil started spewing from underneath the car while it was in motion on a highway . the car was towed to a local shop and the oil coolant lines (black rubber hoses) were replaced with metal hoses.…”
2018-10-29 · Unknown Or Other · 129,000 mi“while driving on the interstate i noticed something on the back windsheild, upon stopping at the vet to pick up my dog, there was oil all over the back windsheild. the rubber oil hose had developed a leak and within 5 miles i had lost all oil in my vehicle. which has resulted in having the vehicle towed in for repairs to replace the hoses with the …”
2018-09-06 · Steering · 86,817 mi“during routine car maintenance, i was notified by the toyota technician that the rack and pinion assembly was leaking power steering fluid and needed to be replaced in order to maintain safety operation. the mileage at the time of failure was 86,817. the technician stated that the only fix for this issue was to remove and replace the entire rack an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.