2007 Lexus RX
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 62 of 289 complaints (21%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (10) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 253 in 2006 to 289 in 2007.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | vs. 2007 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–3,450 | 2,300–4,300 | 3,000–4,100 | 3,100–4,100 | 3,900–4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–20 | 18–27 | 19–26 | 19–25 | 19–20 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–17 / 22–23 | 16–28 / 22–25 | 17–28 / 22–25 | 17–27 / 22–24 | 17–18 / 22–23 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 444–494 | 329–494 | 342–468 | 355–468 | 444–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 194 | 253 | 289 | 253 | 132 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 17 | 20 | 28 | 34 | 8 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Lexus RX?
Engine: 62 of 289 NHTSA complaints (21%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Lexus RX get?
EPA rates it 19–26 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Lexus RX?
EPA estimates $3,000–$4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 28 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $3,000 (low) | 342 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 27 mpg | 25 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $3,000 (low) | 342 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 62 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 38 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 32 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 34 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 27 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER · Campaign 13V396000 · Sep 4, 2013
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 · Campaign 11V342000 · Jun 29, 2011
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 · Campaign 11V112000 · Feb 24, 2011
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.