2007 Lexus ES recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2007 Lexus ES and 125 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is air bags (34 reports), followed by structure (31). NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2007 Lexus ES problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Structure | 31 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
| Unknown or Other | 31 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Engine | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA investigations
- EA07010 – Unwanted acceleration, floor mat opened Aug 8, 2007, closed Oct 11, 2007
Latest owner complaints
Electrical System · Jun 24, 2026 · 200,000 miles · NV
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 120,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 200,000.
Steering · Jun 11, 2026 · NC
The power steering system is bad I have replaced it 3 times right now Iâm scared to drive the car anywhere
Service Brakes · Jun 11, 2026 · NC
The power steering system is bad I have replaced it 3 times right now Iâm scared to drive the car anywhere
Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 11, 2026 · NC
The power steering system is bad I have replaced it 3 times right now Iâm scared to drive the car anywhere
Electrical System · Apr 9, 2026 · 172,523 miles · CA
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that the mileage on the title was 0 at the time of the purchase; however, the mileage was 114,536. The Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 172,523.
Service Brakes · Nov 12, 2025 · CA · crash
I was driving and my car has a certain jerking motion to it, as I tried to break and accelerate the car wasnât able to stop or move properly. As a result I rear ended the car in front of me. In addition to that my airbag wouldnât go off after the accident so it seems like there was a malfunction. Lexus always assured me that all system ran well and that there was nothing…
Air Bags · Nov 12, 2025 · CA · crash
I was driving and my car has a certain jerking motion to it, as I tried to break and accelerate the car wasnât able to stop or move properly. As a result I rear ended the car in front of me. In addition to that my airbag wouldnât go off after the accident so it seems like there was a malfunction. Lexus always assured me that all system ran well and that there was nothing…
Steering · Nov 12, 2025 · CA · crash
I was driving and my car has a certain jerking motion to it, as I tried to break and accelerate the car wasnât able to stop or move properly. As a result I rear ended the car in front of me. In addition to that my airbag wouldnât go off after the accident so it seems like there was a malfunction. Lexus always assured me that all system ran well and that there was nothing…
Engine · Oct 14, 2025 · TX · crash
While entering into a parking spot the car suddenly surged, went over a curb, and crashed into a store front. The driver had her foot on the brake. We checked to see if the floor mat was against the accelerator and it was not. I have a photo of the mat.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 14, 2025 · TX · crash
While entering into a parking spot the car suddenly surged, went over a curb, and crashed into a store front. The driver had her foot on the brake. We checked to see if the floor mat was against the accelerator and it was not. I have a photo of the mat.
Electrical System · Sep 29, 2025 · 160,000 miles · FL
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 113,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was approximately 160,000. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the prior owner had manipulated…
Service Brakes · Aug 12, 2025 · CA
WHEN IM DRIVING THE CAR SHUTS OFF.or your driving car loses power and then dose a hard jerk and then starts driving again.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Lexus ES have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2007 Lexus ES in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus ES?
Based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (34), structure (31), unknown or other (31).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2007 Lexus ES?
Owners reported 9 crashes, 1 fire, 16 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2007 Lexus ES?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA07010: Unwanted acceleration, floor mat.