YearToAvoid

2007 Lexus RX Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, 25% of all 59 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 19 RX Hybrid model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 37,580 miles.

Engine complaints
15
25% of 59 complaints
All complaints this year
59
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
37,580 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 15, 2007, latest Feb 22, 2019.

2007 Lexus RX Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2007Feb 2010Jan 2011Mar 2014Aug 2015Oct 2016
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2007 to Feb 2019; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid

  1. NHTSA 11V112000Feb 24, 2011Engine769,379 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

    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 the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.

    Risk: 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.

Engine complaints by RX Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200632 (21%)
  3. 200715 (25%)
  4. 200822 (39%)
  5. 20104 (50%)
  6. 20115 (42%)
  7. 20120 (0%)
  8. 20130 (0%)
  9. 20141 (50%)
  10. 20152 (40%)
  11. 20161 (14%)
  12. 20172 (20%)
  13. 20181 (33%)
  14. 20191 (33%)
  15. 20201 (50%)
  16. 20210 (0%)
  17. 20230 (0%)
  18. 20240 (0%)
  19. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid have engine problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 37,580 miles.
Which Lexus RX Hybrid year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid has the most engine complaints (32), compared with 15 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid concerns the engine: 11V112000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.