MYRModel Year Report

2007 Lexus ES350

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Lexus ES350
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
465
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 465 complaints 2007 465 2008: 255 complaints 2009: 145 complaints 2010: 137 complaints 2010 2011: 153 complaints 2012: 89 complaints 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 16 complaints 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint
2007: 465 complaints 2007 465 2008: 255 complaints 2009: 145 complaints 2009 2010: 137 complaints 2011: 153 complaints 2011 2012: 89 complaints 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2017: 22 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2023: 1 complaint 2023
2007: 465 complaints 2007 465 2008: 255 complaints 2008 2009: 145 complaints 2009 2010: 137 complaints 2010 2011: 153 complaints 2011 2012: 89 complaints 2012 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2020 2021: 5 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint 2023

2007: 465 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007465
2008255
2009145
2010137
2011153
201289
201323
201416
201516
201621
201722
20185
20195
20205
20215
20222
20231

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

41% · 190 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-05-29

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, 2013-02-20

Takata recall - airbags haven't been replaced as of 11/17/2017

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-17

Vehicle speed control

28% · 128 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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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, 2006-12-19

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, 2006-12-13

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, 2006-11-29

Structure

9% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing body.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that the entire dashboard had melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-22

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. The contact took the vehicle to get inspected by the dealer and they stated that the failure was a known problem in Florida and Arizona.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-11

Power train

7% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY

Exterior lighting

3% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2007Complaint volume 465 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2007-03-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-08-08 Accessory floor mat
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    2007-08-08Engineering analysisClosed 2007-10-11 Unwanted acceleration, floor mat
  4. R
    2007-10-08Equipment07E082000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-04-08Defect petitionClosed 2009-10-29 Unwanted and unintended acceleration
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    2009-12-31Vehicle speed control09V388000 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…

    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.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-02-01Air bags17V006000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Lexus ES350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 190 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 128 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 41 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E082000 · Equipment
  • Recall 09V388000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V006000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
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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 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus ES350 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.