The 2007 Lexus RX350 has 1 safety recall and 167 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (36 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints167filed by owners
Crashes · fires17 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths12 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
NHTSA recall 11V112000 · Feb 24, 2011 · 769,379 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
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.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2007 Lexus RX350 w/SAB
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
RX 350 2WD
20mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
RX 350 2WD
20mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
RX 350 4WD
19mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
RX 350 4WD
19mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Engine
36
0
0
0
96,000 mi
Steering Rack and pinion
26
0
0
0
82,689 mi
Air bags Frontal
22
4
0
3
82,250 mi
Vehicle speed control Accelerator pedal
22
11
0
7
56,000 mi
Structure Body; Interior panels › Dashboard
21
2
0
0
70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling Engine; Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
4
0
1
27,543 mi
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Apr 5, 2022 · 113,000 milesAir bags 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.
Aug 21, 2020 · 83,000 milesEngine 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 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 CAM GEARS IN UPPER ENGINE WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN…
Apr 24, 2019 · 85,000 milesAir bags 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 VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.
May 18, 2019 · 162,500 miles · fireUnknown or other 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.
May 9, 2018 · 122,000 milesEngine 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 REPORTS THERE SEEM TO BE A RASH OF OIL LINES FAILING. THERE WAS NO WATER HOSE PROBLEM ACCORDING TO…
Jul 15, 2006Unknown or other MY DASH IS IN REALLY BAD SHARPE
Jan 10, 2017Unknown 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.
Aug 19, 2018 · 114,205 milesEngine 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.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
RQ10003 · opened Feb 16, 2010 · closed Mar 1, 2011 · led to recall 11V112000Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.I. Pedal Interference from Floor mats, Carpet Covers and Plastic Pads in Carpets.During the RQ10-003 investigation, ODI reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.Following the agency's analysis, NHTSA requested that Toyota recall additional vehicles.Toyota complied with the agency's request.The details of these recalls are set forth more fully in Toyota's reports to NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.These recalls are as…