2007 Lexus RX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Lexus RX, 10% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles.
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.
“My 2007 RX 350 out of nowhere already 2 years the airbag light for driver is on, I took to the dealer in glendale ( Lexus of glendale) they told me that for diagnosing I have to pay $250 dollars just to tell me what is the problem, and I did 2 years ago, they told me that there is a problem with wiring and needs to be replaced all wiring witch will coat me around $1500 to $1800 dollars, witch I can't pay, and I don't feel safe to drive like that, the coast is that high because they explain to me they need to replace whole wiring that goes somewhere from back to the hood, because it's…”
NHTSA complaint #11329494, filed 2020-06, 75,000 miles“Dashboard is cracked over the passenger side airbag. Car has been garaged when not in use. Crack appeared without the dash being hit or damaged in any way.”
NHTSA complaint #11042162, filed 2017-11, 52,000 miles“1.transmission unexpectedly completely shut down while driving on the freeway. Car jumped forward and completely stopped on the fast lane. I had to call for towing. Transmission was replaced at mechanic shop. Happen in november 2016 2. Oil shooting from the broken hose close to the engine while driving on the freeway. Stopped car and call for towing. Replacement of hose completed at mechanic shop. Happen in 2014. Reimbursed by manufacturer. 3. Random flashing of air bag lights (driver) without any reason. Looks like some sensor/electrical malfunction. Happening now.”
NHTSA complaint #11001748, filed 2017-06, 120,000 miles“We are the original owner of a 2007 Lexus RX 350. The dashboard has been cracking and crumbling apart, posing a significant safety concern. For example, the airbag unit is built into the dashboard. Dashboard degradation also affects visibility as it reflects in the windshield and crumbling pieces fall off during driving. Upon further research, a 2014 class action lawsuit prompted a warranty enhancement in 2015-2017 to cover the dashboards of several Lexus model vehicles, including our 2007 RX 350. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301416, filed 2020-01Related service bulletins
- 10190468Mar 31, 2021Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 47 | 67% |
| 2020 | 21 | 45% |
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 6 | 15% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Lexus RX
13 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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