2007 Lexus RX350: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 167 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (20% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2011
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2022
“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2019
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2019
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“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 newly designed hoses. Apparently this is an ongoing problem with this model lexus...”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2018
“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 report · Engine · Aug 2018
“The oil cooling line in my well maintained 2007 rx 350 blew apart without warning, causing all oil to be lost from the engine and catastrophic engine damage totaling thousands of dollars were it to be repaired. This is apparently a very common, well known issue in the 2007 era rx 350 due to lexus' choice to use a rubber cooling line. This occurred with no warning whatsoever.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2018
“Tl* the contact owned a 2007 lexus rx350. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, it accelerated unexpectedly. Even with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle could not be stopped. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a rollover collision. The failure occurred without warning. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a storage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist because the VIN was not included in an active recall. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from a concussion. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2018
“On my drive to work this am my engine started making a loud noise, I lost almost all of my oil in less than a mile. My oil cooler pipe busted. No warning or anything. Left me stranded on the roadside. If I would have drove it any further it would have costed me an engine. The oil light flashed on and off and my car sounded like a tractor. No warning.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2017
“While driving down the highway (approximately 60mph), I heard a loud noise & I did not know what it was at first. Upon looking up, I saw my closed moonroof shattered & I had tiny shards of glass on my shoulder & on the console below it. I inspected the damage after stopping a little later & there is a clear ridge of separation. This was not from a rock or other object with one primary point of damage.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Nov 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus rx350. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (metro lexus, 13600 brookpark rd, cleveland, oh 44135) where it was diagnosed that the cooling pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 1801240854. The failure mileage was 129,827.”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2007 Lexus RX350 reliable?
NHTSA has 167 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2007 Lexus RX350. The most complained-about area is engine (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus RX350 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 80,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.