CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (11 reports).
2007 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls
Most common 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 59 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
What owners report
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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SOUTH BAY LEXUS LOCATED AT 24777 CRENSHAW BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90505, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
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.
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 AT KUNI LEXUS OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, WHOM ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE FOR 30 MILES BUT WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAULT. OBDII DTC P3105 WAS READ ON MY SCANNER BEFORE ARRIVAL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE FAILURE MORE AND FOUND OUT ON LEXUS TIS SYSTEM; ON 01/15/2014, LEXUS OF MIAMI CLAIMED TO HAVE COMPLETED SAFETY RECALL 13V396000 (INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE (IPM) SOLDER FAILURES) BUT THEY ONLY DIAGNOSED SOME O
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 ATLANTIC LEXUS OF 110 (2090 BROADHOLLOW RD, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 (516)-795-7600) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED AND DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE WARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTIES HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
ABS BRAKE LIGHT, TRACCIN LIGHT, NO POWER BRAKE, MY CARO HAS 90,996 MILES
2007 Lexus RX Hybrid questions
Does the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid: Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter; Electrical System; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (11), Service Brakes (10), Electrical System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid 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.