2007 Lexus IS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 Lexus IS recalls

Most common 2007 Lexus IS problems

Problem areas named in the 122 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	46
Unknown Or Other	27
Air Bags	22
Visibility/Wiper	20
Steering	11
Electrical System	10
Exterior Lighting	6
Engine	6
Fuel/Propulsion System	4
Visibility	3

What owners report

2026-06-16, Service Brakes
The headlights continusely shot off while driving. The shift solenoid are stuck off causing the check engine light to continuously remain on. This all began 2023.

2026-05-08, Engine
Hello: I own a 2007 Lexus IS250. My vehicle has had an ongoing engine misfire issue and has run extremely rough. In addition, my SRS light and there is an issue with the driver's side knee air bag inflator connector. Finally, my dashboard, front and rear door panels have been sticky and melted over time when it is hot and there is no reason why this is occurring. The dashboard and door panels become glossy, crack and have broken off into pieces and the shine/gloss from the dashboard causes blinding while driving due to the reflection of the sun on the dashboard. These issues have been going on for a period of over 10 years and I had multiple accidents due to these numerous issues. I have

2026-03-27, Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard material has degraded into a sticky, high-gloss liquid state. In direct sunlight, this creates a severe reflective glare on the interior of the windshield, causing temporary blindness and significantly obscuring my view of the road, pedestrians, and traffic signals. This manufacturer defect makes the vehicle unsafe to operate under normal daytime driving conditions. While driving on March 26, 2026, the sun hit the degraded dashboard, creating a mirrored reflection on the windshield that completely obscured my view of the road/pedestrians. This is a recurring safety hazard caused by the material's chemical failure. I have contacted Lexus Headquarters (Case # 260327002525) and t

2025-10-14, Engine
Engine is consuming too much oil regularly. I have to fill in a quart every 600 miles or so. Interior panels are melting

2024-02-09, Air Bags
The contact's son owned a 2007 Lexus IS250. The contact stated while her son was driving at 15 MPH through an intersection, another speeding vehicle that did not have the right-of-way, crashed into the passenger's side of the vehicle, causing the front end of the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The contact's son was knocked unconscious. The air bags failed to deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. The emergency services escorted the contact's son to the nearest hospital, where he passed away a few days later. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been serviced and had passed State inspection. The local

2007 Lexus IS questions

Does the 2007 Lexus IS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 Lexus IS: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus IS?

Based on 122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (46), Unknown Or Other (27), Air Bags (22).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Lexus IS 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.