CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Lexus ES 350 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 539 complaints with NHTSA, including 60 crashes, 6 fires, 49 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (254 reports).
2007 Lexus ES 350 recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators can rupture after years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2007 Lexus ES 350 problems
Problem areas named in the 539 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 254 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 129 |
| Structure | 47 |
| Power Train | 33 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 |
| Visibility | 10 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky with a glare coming from the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SOFT, DETERIORATING, AND MELTING. ALSO, THE TPMS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HERRIN-GEAR INFINITI (685 HIGH ST, JACKSON, MS 39202, (601) 354-4900) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT REQUIRED ADDITIONAL BRAKE PRESSURE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF GLENDALE (LOCATED AT 1221 S BRAND BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91204, (818) 507-1300) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
DASH OF A 2007 LEXUS ES350 IS MELTING IN SUN. DASH IS STICKY AND SHINES. SHINE BOTHERS MY VISION . DANGEROUS DRIVING THE CAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350 EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ECSTA LX PLATINUM TIRES, SIZE: 215/557R17 (NA). FOUR TIRES WERE PURCHASED NEW AND INSTALLED ON JUNE20,2016. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TIRES BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE DRIVER COULD BARELY STEER AND MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERIOR BELT SLIPPED AND THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES WERE FAULTY. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO REPLACE THE TIRES THIS WEEK. TIRES WERE ROTATED BUT VIBRATION CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAG
2007 Lexus ES 350 questions
Does the 2007 Lexus ES 350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 Lexus ES 350: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus ES 350?
Based on 539 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (254), Vehicle Speed Control (129), Structure (47).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Lexus ES 350 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.