2007 Lexus IS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Lexus IS ranks 2nd worst out of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 95 and 122 NHTSA complaints. Structure & Body issues, mainly a deteriorating dashboard, make up 39% of complaints, and the year carries 3 recalls including fuel system and accelerator pedal campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 95/100
- #2 of 21 IS years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 122
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
Top 2007 Lexus IS problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body47 (39%)
- Other27 (22%)
- Visibility & Wipers23 (19%)
- Airbags22 (18%)
- Electrical System14 (11%)
- Steering11 (9%)
- Engine9 (7%)
- Brakes5 (4%)
- Fuel System4 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Dashboards develop a shiny, melted appearance that causes glare and reduces visibility, especially in sunlight.
- Sunroofs have been reported to suddenly shatter while driving on the freeway with no apparent impact.
- Airbags failed to deploy in at least one reported side-impact crash at low speed.
- Speedometer and tachometer needles reportedly went dark, making it hard to read speed at night.
- Headlights have flickered or shut off intermittently, sometimes requiring the owner to toggle them repeatedly.
- Owners reported difficulty getting recall repairs scheduled for fuel system and engine-related recall campaigns.
2007 Lexus IS recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V029000Jan 26, 2011Fuel System244,779 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 lexus is and model year 2006-2007 lexus gs vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to an engine fuel delivery pipe with nickel phosphorus plating, there is a possibility that, over time, the pressure sensor could loosen. If loosening occurs, fuel could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and the pipe and through the threaded portion of the sensor.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor and if a fuel leak is not confirmed, dealers will further tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the fuel deliver pipe will be replaced with a new one, and the sensor will be tightened with the proper torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Engine4,445,056 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
- NHTSA 09V020000Jan 16, 2009Engine214,570 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Risk: Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
2007 compared with other IS years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Lexus IS reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2007 IS ranks 2nd worst among 21 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 95 and an Avoid verdict.
- What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lexus IS?
- Structure & Body complaints are most common, making up 39% of the 122 complaints filed, largely centered on a deteriorating dashboard causing glare.
- Does the 2007 Lexus IS have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 IS, covering fuel pressure sensor leaks, corrosion-prone fuel delivery pipes, and accelerator pedal entrapment by floor mats.
- How does the 2007 Lexus IS compare to other years?
- The 2007 IS has a higher complaint index (95) than most other years, though the 2006 model is worse with an index of 100; several later years like 2015, 2017, and 2020 earn a Good verdict.