Does the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, the most recent reported on September 4, 2013 (Hybrid propulsion system: inverter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid?

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (11 complaints), followed by service brakes (10).

How many 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 59 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls and problems

3 recalls and 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

NHTSA campaign 13V396000 · reported September 4, 2013 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 133,081 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
The risk: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.

Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 11V342000 · reported June 29, 2011 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 82,273 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 highlander hybrid and lexus rx400h passenger cars manufactured from february 16, 2005, through august 30, 2006. A module inside the inverter module may contain inadequately soldered transistors that during high-load driving, may be damaged by heat caused by the large current. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
The risk: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota/lexus mailed an interim owner notification on july 19, 2011 to advise owners of this recall and the fact that they will receive a future notice when parts become available to complete repairs. Toyota dealers will inspect the hybrid inverter production number to determine whether the inverter contains suspect transistors and replace the module free of charge. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

NHTSA campaign 11V112000 · reported February 24, 2011 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 769,379 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Vehicle speed control11
Service brakes10
Electrical system8
Structure8
Steering7
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Engine4
Service brakes, electric4
Electronic stability control (ESC)3
Air bags2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 2, 2020 · Service brakes · 150,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED AND THE SPEED WAS REDUCED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…

Jul 26, 2019 · Steering · 155,000 miles
DRIVING VEHICLE ON LOCAL ROAD ~30 MPH AND SUDDEN/COMPLETE STEERING FAILURE. P/S LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED AND EFFORT REQUIRED TO STEER VEHICLE IS BEYOND MOST PEOPLE'S STRENGTH.

Feb 22, 2019 · Service brakes · 202,144 miles
WHILE DRIVING FROM FLORIDA TO FAIRFAX, CA THE VEHICLE STALLED ~10 TIME UNEXPECTEDLY WITH LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, MAKING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM" SHOWED ON THE DASH. CLEARING THE CODES RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. I STOPPED IN DENVER, CO AT KUNI LEXUS OF…

Nov 1, 2018 · Service brakes · 200,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND AS THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ABOUT 7 SECONDS THE BRAKES FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ATLANTIC LEXUS OF 110…

Sep 24, 2018 · Service brakes · 50 miles
ABS BRAKE LIGHT, TRACCIN LIGHT, NO POWER BRAKE, MY CARO HAS 90,996 MILES

RX Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	1	0	0	0
2005	1	2	0	0
2006	5	154	15	0
2007	3	59	10	0
2008	1	57	18	0
2010	1	8	1	1

Across all years, the 2006 RX Hybrid has the most complaints (154). All Lexus RX Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, the most recent reported on September 4, 2013 (Hybrid propulsion system: inverter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid?: Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (11 complaints), followed by service brakes (10).
How many 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 59 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 2, 2020.