2007 Lexus Rx350 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Lexus Rx350 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 769,379 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

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

ENGINE
36
STEERING
25
AIR BAGS
20
2crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
20
10crashes7injuries
STRUCTURE
13
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
1fires2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
8
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints210

What owners report

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

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2022-04-05

“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…”

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD · reported 2022-04-05

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2020-08-21

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-05-18

“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, [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness under the seat…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-04-24

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-10-26

“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.”

ENGINE · reported 2018-08-19

“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'…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-07-05

Defect investigations

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended 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…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended 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…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended 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…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended 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…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended 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…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended 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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Lexus Rx350 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.