no report yet
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Risk. The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle.
2007 Lexus RX HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Vehicle speed control6 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system
8Structure1 crash/fire/injury
7Steering1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, electric
4Engine
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
138 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes, electric | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 13 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 Lexus RX Hybrid 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
Electrical system
Risk. THE VEHICLE MAY ENTER A FAIL-SAFE/LIMP-HOME MODE THAT LIMITS THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.
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.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other RX Hybrid 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 RX Hybrid median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stallLed to recall 11V-342
- Unintended and Uncontrolled AccelerationLed to recall 11V-112
In owners' words
What RX Hybrid owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE…
I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OF MY BUSINESS ENTERING A PARKING SPACE. AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN LEAPT FORWARD AND HIT A WOODEN POST DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME, UP ON A WALKWAY. IN ORDER TO STOP I PUT THE SHIFT INTO REVERSE WHILE…
VSC SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. PARKED THE CAR AS IT SHUT OFF. CAR WON'T START. WARNING LIGHT SAYS CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM. WHEN TRYING TO START CAR WILL SAY PUT CAR ON PARK BEFORE STARTING. SAME PROBLEM AS SEEN IN RECALLS FOR 2006 LEXUS HYBRIDS. *TR
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