How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid have?

The 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid?

Of 75 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2007 Lexus RX Hybrid Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 984,733 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 13V396000 2013-09-04 133,081 affected

Defect

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain…

Consequence

The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11V342000 2011-06-29 82,273 affected

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX400H PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006. A MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE MAY CONTAIN INADEQUATELY SOLDERED TRANSISTORS THAT DURING HIGH-LOAD DRIVING, MAY BE DAMAGED BY HEAT CAUSED BY THE LARGE…

Consequence

THE VEHICLE MAY ENTER A FAIL-SAFE/LIMP-HOME MODE THAT LIMITS THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HYBRID SYSTEM WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

TOYOTA/LEXUS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION ON JULY 19, 2011 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS RECALL AND THE FACT THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTICE WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. TOYOTA DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HYBRID INVERTER PRODUCTION NUMBER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INVERTER CONTAINS SUSPECT…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11V112000 2011-02-24 769,379 affected

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…

Consequence

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.

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STEERING

ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE:BODY

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Total complaints75

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus rx400h. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the abs sensor light illuminated and the stopping distance was extended while depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the traction control light was also illuminated and the speed was reduced. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2020-03-01

“Driving vehicle on local road ~30 mph and sudden/complete steering failure. P/s light then illuminated and effort required to steer vehicle is beyond most people's strength.”

STEERING · reported 2019-07-25

“While driving from florida to fairfax, ca the vehicle stalled ~10 time unexpectedly with loss of power brakes and power steering, making a very dangerous situation. The "check hybrid system and check vsc system" showed on the dash. Clearing the codes restarted the vehicle. I stopped in denver, co…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-01-28

“While driving from florida to fairfax, ca the vehicle stalled ~10 time unexpectedly with loss of power brakes and power steering, making a very dangerous situation. The "check hybrid system and check vsc system" showed on the dash. Clearing the codes restarted the vehicle. I stopped in denver, co…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-01-28

“While driving from florida to fairfax, ca the vehicle stalled ~10 time unexpectedly with loss of power brakes and power steering, making a very dangerous situation. The "check hybrid system and check vsc system" showed on the dash. Clearing the codes restarted the vehicle. I stopped in denver, co…”

STEERING · reported 2019-01-28

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus rx400h. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond as the abs warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after about 7 seconds the brakes functioned as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-10-18

“Abs brake light, traccin light, no power brake, my caro has 90,996 miles”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-08-29

“Abs brake light, traccin light, no power brake, my caro has 90,996 miles”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2018-08-29

Defect investigations

Investigation DP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…

Investigation PE11005 Opened 2011-02-15 · closed 2011-07-20

Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall

In a June 29, 2011 letter to NHTSA, Toyota submitted a Defect Information Report regarding a safety recall of certain Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h vehicles to address a defect condition with the hybrid inverter assembly (NHTSA Recall No. 11V-342).Toyota's letter identified a defect related to…