2007 Lexus IS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Lexus IS, 3% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I recieved a safety recall notice from Lexus for my car. I have made multiple calls to Lexus to set up an appointment to get the car fixed. They do not return my calls. It has been over a month since I first contacted them.”
NHTSA complaint #10476828, filed 2012-09, 33,000 miles“Lexus knows about and will not fix the 1st generation of direct fuel injection on the is250/350 engines model years 2006-2013. Lexus claims to me that when in cold climates the fuel will condense on cylinder walls and then contaminate the oil. This running rich problem then causes the engine computer to trip or present failure codes and then deactivating the vehicle stability control safety functions that are needed when the car IS driven in cold climates. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375382, filed 2020-11, 100,000 miles“In january of 2019 I has an issue with a fuel sensor and paid Lexus dealership 1800.00 to have it replaced. I am now having the same issue and have discovered there a recall on this car for the same thing. I feel like I should be refunded my money.”
NHTSA complaint #11221721, filed 2019-06“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the part needed for 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10817546, filed 2016-01Related recalls
- 11V029000Jan 26, 2011Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 lexus is and model year 2006-2007 lexus gs vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure…Covers: Lexus IS 2006–2009, GS 2006–2007
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 33% |
| 2017 | 6 | 55% |
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 7% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Lexus IS
46 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus IS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology