YearToAvoid

2007 Lexus RX350 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Lexus RX350, 42% of all 167 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 19 RX350 model years. These complaints report 11 crashes and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints
70
42% of 167
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Lexus RX350 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2007, latest Sep 2, 2020.

2007 Lexus RX350 engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2007Jan 2010Jan 2011Aug 2012May 2014Dec 2015Sep 2016Jan 2018
70 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Sep 2020; peak Mar 2010 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Lexus RX350

  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 RX350 model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20060 (0%)
  3. 200770 (42%)
  4. 200832 (25%)
  5. 200921 (22%)
  6. 201049 (52%)
  7. 201116 (53%)
  8. 201214 (42%)
  9. 201315 (25%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 201516 (38%)
  12. 201610 (17%)
  13. 201712 (26%)
  14. 20185 (28%)
  15. 20196 (19%)
  16. 20201 (14%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20221 (10%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Lexus RX350, 42% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Lexus RX350 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Lexus RX350 has the most engine complaints (70), compared with 70 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Lexus RX350?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Lexus RX350 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.