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2007 Lexus IS problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 171 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 14.3 times the median IS year — the 2007 model ranks #2 of 28 IS years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 3 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Body & Structure leads the complaint categories with 46 reports (27% of the total).

171

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

13

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other IS years?

IS NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted185 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 17 complaints2003: 18 complaints2004: 12 complaints2005: 13 complaints2006: 185 complaints2007: 171 complaints2008: 143 complaints2009: 55 complaints2010: 51 complaints2011: 22 complaints2012: 26 complaints2013: 12 complaints2014: 15 complaints2015: 14 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 14 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 7 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints
IS NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Lexus IS problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure4627%
Other2716%
Visibility & Wipers2313%
Airbags2213%
Electrical System127%
Steering116%
Engine95%
Lighting64%
Fuel System42%
Brakes32%
Suspension21%
Transmission21%
Speed Control11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Seats11%
Seat Belts11%

Does the 2007 Lexus IS have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V029000Fuel SystemJanuary 26, 2011 · 244,779 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

09V388000Speed ControlOctober 5, 2009 · 4,445,056 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

09V020000EngineJanuary 16, 2009 · 214,570 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE DASHBOARD SEEMS TO BE MELTING AND IS STICKY AND SHINY. IT CREATES A BLIND SPOT WHEN THE SUN HITS IT JUST RIGHT. I CONTACTED MY LEXUS DEALER IN AUSTIN AND THEY SAY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO THEY WANT US TO PAY TO FIX IT. I DON'T THINK A DASHBOARD SHOULD BE MELTING AND TURNING GLOSSY. THIS SHOULD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 1, 2014

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 1, 2016 · crash

“THE DASHBOARD SEEMS TO BE MELTING AND IS STICKY AND SHINY. IT CREATES A BLIND SPOT WHEN THE SUN HITS IT JUST RIGHT. I CONTACTED MY LEXUS DEALER IN AUSTIN AND THEY SAY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO THEY WANT US TO PAY TO FIX IT. I DON'T THINK A DASHBOARD SHOULD BE MELTING AND TURNING GLOSSY. THIS SHOULD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 1, 2014

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 13, 2022 · crash

“THT VSC LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. IHAVE BEEN BANNED FROM LEXUS RE LEXUS CORPORATE ARE ALLOWING LINDSEY LEXUS, LEXUS OF ANNAPOLIS, AND LEXUS OF SILVER SPRINGS, TO USE FEAR, INTIMIDATION, OUT RIGHT LIES ,AND DECEPTION , TO SCARE PEOPLE TO REPAIR THINGS ON CARS THAT SIMPLY DO NOT NEED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 1, 2019 · crash

2007 Lexus IS — common questions

Is the 2007 Lexus IS reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 171 complaints put the 2007 model at #2 of 28 IS years. It is one of the IS years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 IS problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (46 complaints), other (27 complaints), visibility & wipers (23 complaints).

Does the 2007 Lexus IS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Lexus IS. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lexus IS years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the IS years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. The cleanest record among IS years belongs to 2000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.