KnownCarProblems2007 Lexus IS Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus IS, most often about the body and structure (38% of complaints, typically around 82,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about IS model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 Lexus IS problems
Body and structure
46 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The dash console IS soft and sticky. It's literally melting and mars very easy. Shiny and reflective during the hot sunny days. With a hard press, it will retains finger prints. This IS a defective part on the manufacture. Contacted arrowhead Lexus in glendale about the problem and they blame on detailing materials…
Black dashboard of vehicle IS "melting" causing a glare on the windshield for the driver. This IS a safety concern as your vision of the road and surroundings are compromised. The inside door panels of the vehicle are also made from the same material as the dashboard. From a cosmetic standpoint the dashboard and door…
Other or unspecified
27 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
The dash and side panels get extremely sticky and. Have an odor that affects vision while driving not to mention the glare from the dash. Toyota and Lexus are aware of the problem as there was a class action lawsuit against them that was dismissed once they agreed to take care of the problem. They failed to follow…
Lexus knows about and will not fix the 1st generation of direct fuel injection on the is250/350 engines model years 2006-2013. Lexus claims to me that when in cold climates the fuel will condense on cylinder walls and then contaminate the oil. This running rich problem then causes the engine computer to trip or…
Visibility and wipers
23 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield.
Took car to dealership due to shiny and sticky dashboard. Was told this IS a known problem but will not repair under good will since warranty has passed. Dashboard IS extremely sticky, will this cause air bag problems during an accident? The shiny surface also reflects and makes driving difficult in sunlight.
Dashboard IS extremely sticky as if melted and causes an awful glare on the windshield during night and day hours. Lexus said this was a vanity issue and would not warranty it out. I do not have the money to replace the dashboard. Also the handles on the doors where the same materials IS, very soft and able to be…
Air bags
22 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
The airbag warning light came off and on 3 years or so ago when I had started the car and sometimes while driving. When I brought the car in to the dealer the warning light was off, and the dealer checked but said they could not find the code. At the time my car was still under extended warranty. Now the light has…
The dashboard panel has deteriorated to the point that it IS soft, tacky, and a significant glare IS reflected onto the windshield reducing a driver's visibility. The deterioration continues to worsen spreading throughout the dashboard where the passenger airbag IS enclosed.
Steering
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles.
There's a loud rubbing sound when I turn my wheel left or right when driving my car. I took it to a shop that only works on toyota and honda. They quoted me $3000.00 to fix it. I couldn't reemeber what part exactly they were going to fix. I was more stunned than listening at that point. I certainly did not want to…
Steering wheel IS hard to turn while driving/ parking and sometimes freezes on the highway in a run as if something IS holding on to it like a magnet, and you have to pull on it real hard to get it back under control . I thought my car was the only car doing it but when I went on lexusfourms I've seen that there was…
Electrical
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
As I just exited the highway and pulled into the parking lot of my work, the steering wheel suddenly froze. I was about to park in an open spot, so the speed of the car was very low. As I was reversing into the spot, the steering wheel jammed and would not turn. I tried shutting down and restarting many times but the…
The speedometer indicating needle went black along with the tachometer needle not allowing me at night to see my existing speed. There IS no contrast whatsoever. Lexus of silver spring told me this was a $1400.00 fix. I believe this to be a safety issue due to the fact that there are many more concerns on this subject…
Engine
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated that the dealer could not repair the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign id number 09v020000 (engine and engine cooling) in a reasonable amount of time. The failure and current mileages were 14,000. Updated 03/12/09. The dealer informed the consumer, the next…
I had issues when the car starts-up. It make a loud noise every morning going to work and also the A/C makes noises when its on. Took it to Lexus and they told me that they can not duplicate the noise and also say that they found some type of garage in the air filter. The noise IS still there, its a loud thump as if…
Lights
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles.
When I bought the car literally a week later the drivers side head light started flickering and eventually turned off. I have to constantly turn it on and off to have both head lights engage. I can have it park for as little as 5 minutes and the light goes out by itself. I have taken the vehicle to several toyota…
Headlight goes out...replace bulb....goes put again....will flicker on when I turn the lights on and off but driver side low beam won't stay on...now both low beams will sometimes be out and went put while driving at night....had to pull over and turn switch on and off several times to get the lights to come…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Lexus IS recalls
Fuel system: delivery
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 death.
Fix: 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
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Lexus IS
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus IS?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (46 complaints, typically around 82,500 miles); other or unspecified (27 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); visibility and wipers (23 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus IS have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 26, 2011 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Lexus IS?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about IS model year since 2000, with 122 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.