no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
2007 Lexus ISProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 122 owner complaints about the 2007 Lexus IS, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Lexus IS has problems
122 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
46Structure1 crash/fire/injury
22Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
20Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
11Steering
10Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine
6Exterior lighting
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Visibility
1610 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 46 | 1 |
| Air bags | 22 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 1 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 Lexus IS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
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…
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Engine and engine cooling
Risk. OVER TIME, THE CORROSION MAY CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
83kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 structure complaints. 75% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles18under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other IS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the IS median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What IS owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My vehicle has a sticky door panel issue that is easily damaged/defected when in contact. Due to the material chosen by the manufacturer, the door panels are easily defected in scratches, sun damage, flaking, etc.. I been in contact with other 2007 Lexus IS 250 owners that have the same complain on…
The dashboard melted again, I had the TSB in 2017 to replace the dash. It is now again melted and obstructs your view by shining onto to the front windshield, obstructing the front view of the driver can cause impairment of vision and could lead to collision. The rear view mirror has black…
HELLO. I HAVE THIS 2007 LEXUS IS250 THAT THE DASHBOARD AND ALL 4 DOOR PANELS ARE TEARING APART, BRAKING, MELTING, BUT WORSE FOR MY SAFETY AND MY WIFE THAT WE BOTH DRIVE THE CAR, AND WE FEEL THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG GOING TO COME APART (NOT SAFE)BECAUSE LOOKS LIKE THE WHOLE PIECE WILL CAME…
Own a 2007 IS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.