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Model Year Problem Record

Lexus IS 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Lexus IS: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

121Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V020000.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V029000.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V388000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V020000Reported January 16, 2009 - 214,570 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 214,570 vehicles across all affected models.

09V388000Reported October 5, 2009 - 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,445,056 vehicles across all affected models.

11V029000Reported January 26, 2011 - 244,779 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 244,779 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20074
20081
20091
20124
20135
201432
20155
20169
20179
201916
202018
20217
20223
20232
20241
20251
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.