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2007 Lexus IS 350 Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Lexus IS 350 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lexus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Lexus IS 350. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Lexus IS 350 owner complaints

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus IS 350, describing incidents dated May 7, 2007 to September 28, 2021.

Most-cited components

Structure 14 complaints
Air Bags 13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints
Engine 6 complaints
Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 6 complaints

Of the 53 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 53 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11510671 · Filed March 7, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and becoming sticky. The failure caused the dashboard to become shiny impeding the view of the driver. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the letter was mailed to the previous owner regarding a…
ODI #11437165 · Filed October 18, 2021
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that he was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V006000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while at the dealer he was informed that there were several other recalls associated with the VIN. The contact stated…
ODI #11399298 · Filed March 5, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY CAUSING A GLARE TO REFLECT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A VISIBILITY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT INFORMED LEXUS OF WESTMINISTER (7600 WESTMINSTER BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683) OF THE FAILURE AND WAS…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2007 Lexus IS 350 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode

NHTSA #19V741000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported October 17, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 928,220 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign J0A, J0B, J0C, JLI · Owners notified November 20, 2019 · Vehicles built September 12, 2005 – June 1, 2012 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Diaphragm Cracks may cause Fuel Leak

NHTSA #18V432000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported June 26, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 114,998 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign JLF · Owners notified August 23, 2018 · Vehicles built May 27, 2005 – March 19, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #17V006000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported January 9, 2017 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 577,875 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 1, 2017 · Vehicles built August 31, 2005 – July 30, 2009 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #16V340000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported May 23, 2016 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 1,754,517 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign TG1P/G1R L:G2G/G2H · Owners notified November 18, 2016 · Vehicles built May 27, 2005 – August 31, 2011 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Leak at Fuel Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pipe

NHTSA #14V647000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 15, 2014 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 422,509 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 5, 2015

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Variable-Valve Timing System

NHTSA #13V395000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported September 4, 2013 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 101,584 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 9, 2013 · Vehicles built May 27, 2005 – July 13, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.

Safety consequence

The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Wiper Arm May Loosen

NHTSA #13V030000 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA notice

Reported January 30, 2013 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 267,718 vehicles

Owners notified October 29, 2013 · Vehicles built August 23, 2005 – October 5, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10, 2011. The nuts that fasten the wiper arms may be insufficiently torqued such that if the wiper arms are restricted by an external load, such as a buildup of heavy snow, one or both of the wipers may become inoperative.

Safety consequence

Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS

NHTSA #10V309000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported July 6, 2010 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 138,874 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign ALE · Owners notified September 2, 2010 · Vehicles built August 26, 2005 – June 27, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK.

Safety consequence

THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Notes

TOYOTA RECALL NO. ALE.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Lexus IS 350. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

53 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus IS 350.

Structure

ODI #11510671

Incident: March 7, 2017 · Filed: March 7, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and becoming sticky. The failure caused the dashboard to become shiny impeding the view of the driver. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the letter was mailed to the previous owner regarding a repair for the failure and the deadline was missed for the dashboard replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a maintenance voucher. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Power Train; Engine

ODI #11437165

Incident: September 28, 2021 · Filed: October 18, 2021

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that he was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V006000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while at the dealer he was informed that there were several other recalls associated with the VIN. The contact stated that repairs were performed on the intake cam gear, camshaft, cam panel, and other unknown engine parts. The contact stated that once the vehicle was returned, the vehicle would shut off with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,466

Structure

ODI #11399298

Incident: March 5, 2020 · Filed: March 5, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY CAUSING A GLARE TO REFLECT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A VISIBILITY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT INFORMED LEXUS OF WESTMINISTER (7600 WESTMINSTER BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683) OF THE FAILURE AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A CUSTOMER SUPPORT LETTER MAILED OUT TO IN 2015 AND EXPIRED IN 2017. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NEVER RECEIVED THE LETTER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE LIGHT FROM THE DASHBOARD WAS REFLECTING ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND REDUCING HER VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,348.*DT*JB Consumer stated dealer and manufacture is aware of the defects.*JB

Unknown or Other

ODI #11228544

Incident: June 1, 2019 · Filed: June 30, 2019

SURFACE OF DASHBOARD PLASTIC MATERIAL MELTED IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SEAT AND BECAME SHINY, CAUSING GLARE WHICH IS BLINDING THE DRIVER WHEN DRIVING IN FULL SUNLIGHT. THIS HAPPENED OVER THE COURSE OF LAST YEAR, IN SPITE OF THE CAR BEING KEPT IN THE GARAGE AND NOT EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE DASHBOARD. I LEARNED THAT TWO LAWSUITS WERE FILED AGAINST TOYOTA/LEXUS IN 2014 AND 2017 AND MY CAR IS AMONG THOSE TOYOTA/LEXUS ACCEPTED UNDER A "CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM" (ZE6) TO REPLACE ABOUT 3.5 MILLION DASHBOARDS THAT MELT, BUT SINCE THIS WAS NOT A RECALL I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF IT. I AM REQUESTING TOYOTA/LEXUS TO REPLACE MY MELTING DASHBOARD FREE OF CHARGE AS THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD - PICTURE ATTACHED.

Unknown or Other; Service Brakes

ODI #11128679

Incident: September 7, 2018 · Filed: September 11, 2018

THE FOOT REST NEXT TO THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATION BROKE-OFF (ITS PLASTIC) AND LODGED BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FLOOR BOARD. LUCKILY I WAS NOT MOVING AT A HIGH SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP.

Engine

ODI #11112185

Incident: July 18, 2018 · Filed: July 18, 2018

TODAY WHILE DRIVING MY IS 350 ON THE INTERSTATE, IT LOST COMPRESSION QUICKLY AND BLACK SMOKE APPEARED FROM BENEATH THE CAR. IT CONTINUED TO SLOW AND STOP RUNNING. IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN MY 2007 IS 350 HAS ABOUT 85,000 MILES. I CALLED AAA AND IT WAS PUT ON A FLATBED TOW AND DROPPED OFF AT A LEXUS DEALERSHIP. I'M WAITING TO HEAR WHAT THE CAUSE IS AND THE COST. HAVE OTHERS REPORTED THIS ISSUE?

Unknown or Other

ODI #11081211

Incident: March 1, 2017 · Filed: March 26, 2018

WELL FROM MY UNDERSTANDING THE INTERIOR ( DASH BOARD AND DOOR PANELS-ALL FOUR) WERE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL; THEY ALL HAD THIS STICKY RESIDUE ON THEM. THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE DASH BOARD BUT NOT THE DOOR PANELS. IT HAS BEEN QUIET SOME TIME AND WHENEVER I CALL ALL I EVER GET IS THAT THEY HAVE 3 PANELS AND THEY'RE JUST WAITING FOR THE FOURTH ONE TO COME IN. I'VE EVEN CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE OF LEXUS AND THEY DON'T SEEM TO HAVE ANY CONTROL OVER THIS EITHER. THE PLACE WHERE I TAKE MY CAR TO IS CHATHAM PARKWAY LEXUS LOCATED @ 1120 CHATHAM PARKWAY, SAVANNAH, GA. 31405 (912) 231-0005.

Electrical System; Air Bags

ODI #11041450

Incident: October 29, 2017 · Filed: October 30, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. SEWELL LEXUS IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE BROUGHT IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AS HAVING SQUIB CIRCUIT FAILURE INSIDE OF THE AIR BAG, WHICH CAUSED THE SRS INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE UNDER CODE: B1861. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SQUIB CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY DISABLE THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,896.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11022812

Incident: September 14, 2015 · Filed: September 12, 2017

THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE AND TACHOMETER NEEDLES ARE LED LIGHTS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ILLUMINATED. IN WARMER CLIMATES THERE IS A VERY HIGH RATE OF FAILURE WELL INSIDE OF THE 100,000 MARK. THE LED LIGHTED NEEDLE FAIL, HENCE YOU CAN NO LONGER NOTE YOUR SPEED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON LINE AND 3 OR 4 VENDORS THAT SPECIALIZE IN THE REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS SO PREVALENT. NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE YOUR VEHICLE SPEED AT NIGHT IS CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE.

Engine

ODI #11021831

Incident: June 27, 2017 · Filed: September 6, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 350. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SIGNIFICANTLY. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER BEFORE IT STALLED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE, BATTERY, AND VSC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (LEXUS OF PLEASANTON, 4345 ROSEWOOD DR, PLEASANTON, CA, 94588) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS FAILED AND A PIECE OF THE VALVE SPRING FRACTURED. THE VALVE SPRING FELL INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD AND DAMAGED THE SHORT BLOCK WHERE THE PISTONS WERE CONNECTED, ALONG WITH AN OIL LEAK TO THE SPARK PLUGS. THE VALVE SPRING AND SHORT BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE CYLINDERS RESURFACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V309000 (ENGINE) FOR THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS IN JULY OF 2017 BY THE DEALER (LEXUS OF CONCORD, 2001 MARKET ST, CONCORD, CA,94520); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1709051152, WHICH WAS AN EXTENSION FROM A DIFFERENT CASE NUMBER. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.

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