Most common 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Share of the 59 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus RX Hybrid complaints by model year
Best RX Hybrid years: 2023, 2015, 2024. Years to avoid: 2006, 2008, 2007. Compare all years →
2007 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls (3)
Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter
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.
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
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.
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.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
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…
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid:
Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration
On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.I.
Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall
In a June 29, 2011 letter to NHTSA, Toyota submitted a Defect Information Report regarding a safety recall of certain Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h vehicles to address a defect condition with the hybrid inverter assembly (NHTSA Recall No.
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid owners say
Brakes
Brakes did not apply as expected, experiencing a significant "push" while braking at low speed. It was so obvious that I had to step on the brake pedal to keep the car from running out into the car in front. This one time I crashed into front car. I took it to dealer to check the brakes, and he is saying they are Hybrid and thats how they work. This is not acceptable as the brakes are meant to stop the vehicle with immediate effect. This is not happening with my RX 400h, I bought this car in sep 2014 and within 2 months I met with accident. I never had history of accident with other cars.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus rx400h. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and felt abnormally soft. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to harvey Lexus located at 2550 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49512, [phone], to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the computer control module failed and needed to be repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V396000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure with the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Speed control & acceleration
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus rx400h. While parking the vehicle at approximately 2 MPH, it accelerated on its own without warning. The front driver side of the vehicle crashed into a concrete pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V112000 (vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl contact owned a 2007 rx400 Lexus Hybrid. While driving 35 MPH and engaging the brakes, the mat was between the accelerator and the brakes prevented the contact from braking. The contact crashed into a vehicle on the driver's side rear. The contact's vehicle was totaled. The other vehicle sustained damage to the driver's side bumper, the back window shattered, and the driver's rear wheel well was damaged. The contact sustained injuries to her chest and back when the driver's side air bag deployed. The driver's side foot air bag also deployed. Pictures are available. The purchase date was 08/04/2007. A police report is available. The dealer information is not available. The current and failure mileages were 2,300.
Electrical system
Hello, I own a 2007 Lexus 400h. On aug 11, 2015 approximately 10 pm the vehicle was traveling on hwy 17 south in myrtle beach sc. The vehicle was sitting at a green light in the turning waiting for on coming traffic. When the traffic cleared my wife proceed to proceed froward with the turn. Once she started her decent the vehicle started blowing coolant out of the front of the vehicle and from the bottom. The vehicle stopped responding leaving her in the middle of the turn. I have looked up online that Lexus recalled 2006 and 2007 Lexus rx400h vehicles. When I called to talk with them about it they told me that mine was not included. This issues is the same issue that they describe on their website. I am very disappointed in Lexus.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus rx400h. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and felt abnormally soft. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to harvey Lexus located at 2550 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49512, [phone], to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the computer control module failed and needed to be repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V396000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure with the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid a good car?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 RX Hybrid rates avoid: 4.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the RX Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the RX Hybrid years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid?
The brakes — 19 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › control unit/module. Next are the speed control & acceleration (11) and electrical system (8).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, the most recent from September 4, 2013 (inverter). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus RX Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2015 and 2024. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006, 2008 and 2007. See the full Lexus RX Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 58,000 miles; 46% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.