2007 Lexus ES350
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 465 |
| 2008 | 255 |
| 2009 | 145 |
| 2010 | 137 |
| 2011 | 153 |
| 2012 | 89 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
38% of complaints: air bags — 177 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180529
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL FORCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130220
TAKATA RECALL - AIRBAGS HAVEN'T BEEN REPLACED AS OF 11/17/2017
NHTSA ODI report, 20171117
21% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 99 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
2007 LEXUS ES350. EXCESSIVE RPMS DURING START UP CAUSE THE CAR TO SHARPLY ACCELERATE WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE. RPM STAYS AT 1700+ FOR UP TO A MINUTE AFTER ENGINE START.
NHTSA ODI report, 20061219
CONSUMER REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION ON THE 2007 ES350 SPEED CONTROL. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20061213
WHILE TRAVELING NORTH BOUND AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON INTERSTATE I-75 / M-59 WITH IN OAKLAND COUNTY / STATE OF MICHIGAN MY AUTOMOBILE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE AUTOMOBILE BRAKES, TO APPROXIMATELY 85 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20061129
6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 28 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY DEATH5% of complaints: structure — 23 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.
INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT
UNWANTED ACCELERATION, FLOOR MAT
CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. THE AWFM INCLUDES TWO GROMMET HOLES AND
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES ABOUT THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL OF THESE OWNERS WILL HAVE PURCHASED THE ALL WEATHER MATS. IF THE OWNER HAD NO
Campaign 07E082000 — check if this car was fixed
UNWANTED AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FL
Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THES
Campaign 09V388000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 16V340000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 17V006000 — check if this car was fixed
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,...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 Lexus ES350 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (177 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (99 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (28 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 07E082000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09V388000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V340000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V006000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2007 Lexus ES350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Lexus ES350 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus ES350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus ES350 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.