2007 Lexus ES 350: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
74 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
95,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 64 of 74 complaints (86.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 64 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Air Bags: 64; Unknown Or Other: 7; Structure:Body: 4; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Steering: 1; Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 58 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2016: 11; 2017: 51; 2018: 7; 2019: 4; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10905413 · 2017-06-22 (June 22, 2017)
2007 LEXUS ES 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER STATES BUSINESS COMMUNICATING FRAUDULENT NHTSA RECALL INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS. *SMD UPDATED 06/22/2017*JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10905413 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10916792 · 2016-10-18 (October 18, 2016)
TAKATA RECALL ON FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG. SINCE NOTIFICATION I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RIDE FRONT PASSENGERS WITH ME, WHICH IS VERY AWKWARD. NO REMEDY YET AFTER FIVE MONTHS!!!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10916792 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10918542 · 2016-10-24 (October 24, 2016)
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/06/17*LJ UPDATED 01/23/17.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10918542 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10920105 · 2016-10-30 (October 30, 2016)
RECALL ISSUE: LOCAL DEALER IN CA HAS NOT RESPONDED IN A TIMELY MANNER SAYING NO AIR BAGS ARE AVAILABLE; HAS TAKEN NO INTEREST WITH A PRIORITY LIST OR ANY OTHER ACTION, DESPITE MY FINANCIAL NEED TO SELL. FALSELY ASSURED ME FRONT SEAT COULD BE USED BY A PASSENGER, BUT THIS CANNOT BE CONFIRMED ONLINE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE WRITTEN STATEMENT WHEN CALLED TO CONFIRM. I DO NO UNDERSTAND HOW OTHER PEOPLE WITH OTHER BRANDS, E.G. ACURA, (EVEN NEWER WITH NO PRE-COLLISION FEATURE) HAVE CONTACTED DEALER WHO ORDERED AND REPLACED THE TAKATA AIR BAG. HOW CAN …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10920105 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10924603 · 2016-11-07 (November 7, 2016)
TAKATA RECALL - I AM BEING TOLD THAT IT WILL BE THE FIRST QTR OF 2017 BEFORE THEY EXPECT TO HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS. THAT IS ALMOST A YEAR SINCE THE NOTICE. WE CANNOT USE THIS CAR WITH MORE THAN THE DRIVER ON BOARD. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE DELAY IN GETTING PARTS. HONDA HAD IT DONE IN A MONTH. WE WOULD PREFER NOT TO BE GIVEN A RENTAL CAR.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10924603 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10925404 · 2016-11-10 (November 10, 2016)
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE....UPDATED 12/28/16 *BF UPDATED 01/03/17.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10925404 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10928599 · 2016-11-29 (November 29, 2016)
CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER SHUTTING OFF LAST NIGHT. FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT DETERMINE.PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10928599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10929957 · 2016-12-05 (December 5, 2016)
NOTIFICATION FROM LEXUS MAY 23, 2061 OF DEFECTIVE AIRBAG. NO REMEDY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME 6 MONTHS, 12 DAYS LATER. CAN'T TRANSPORT PASSENGER IN FRONT SEAT AND CAN'T SELL OR TRADE IN VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10929957 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.