2007 Lexus IS 350 Problems

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. SEWELL LEXUS IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE BROUGHT IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AS HAVING SQUIB CIRCUIT FAILURE INSIDE OF THE AIR BAG, WHICH CAUSED THE SRS INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE UNDER CODE: B1861. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SQUIB CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY DISABLE THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,896.

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

MELTING DASH AND DOOR PANELS. *TR

THIS IS THE FIRST BRAND NEW CAR I'VE EVER PURCHASED AND KEEP IT IN A GARAGE DURING THE DAY SINCE I HAVE TO DRIVE A WORK VEHICLE BETWEEN DAYTIME HOURS. THE GARAGE IS NOT AIR CONDITION BUT DOES NOT GET EXTREMELY HOT. THE SOFT RUBBER INTERIOR HAS DETERIORATED AND GOTTEN VERY STICKY AND BRITTLE. IT CAN BE RUBBED AWAY WITH A QUICK SWIPE OF YOUR FINGER. ITS AFFECTING MY DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANEL AT THE GRAB HANDLE. ITS CONSTANTLY FALLING APART AND GETTING GUMMY RESIDUE ON MY HANDS. THIS IS THE ONLY ISSUE WITH THIS CAR AND ITS NOT FAIR TO US CUSTOMERS BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY EVIDENT MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OR WAS INFORMED OF ANY ACTION THEY WOULD PROVIDE FOR THIS FLAW. *TR

VSC LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON FOR DAYS. ABS LIGHT COMES ON WITH IT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN IT HAPPENS I HAVE BEEN TURNING AND THE TRACTION WILL CUT OUT. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE WE DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR IN THE RAIN. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED UP TO 135 MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE VIN WAS A PART OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE AND WAS UNABLE TO RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

REARVIEW MIRROR IS DEFECTIVE AND NOT ABLE TO SEE BEHIND YOU. THE CLARITY IS VERY POOR AND BLACK SPLOTCHES COVER MOST OF THE MIRROR GLASS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), 13V395000 (ENGINE), 13V030000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER), 11V029000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), AND 10V309000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that he was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V006000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while at the dealer he was informed that there were several other recalls associated with the VIN. The contact stated that repairs were performed on the intake cam gear, camshaft, cam panel, and other unknown engine parts. The contact stated that once the vehicle was returned, the vehicle would shut off with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,466

TODAY WHILE DRIVING MY IS 350 ON THE INTERSTATE, IT LOST COMPRESSION QUICKLY AND BLACK SMOKE APPEARED FROM BENEATH THE CAR. IT CONTINUED TO SLOW AND STOP RUNNING. IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN MY 2007 IS 350 HAS ABOUT 85,000 MILES. I CALLED AAA AND IT WAS PUT ON A FLATBED TOW AND DROPPED OFF AT A LEXUS DEALERSHIP. I'M WAITING TO HEAR WHAT THE CAUSE IS AND THE COST. HAVE OTHERS REPORTED THIS ISSUE?

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. SEWELL LEXUS IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE BROUGHT IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AS HAVING SQUIB CIRCUIT FAILURE INSIDE OF THE AIR BAG, WHICH CAUSED THE SRS INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE UNDER CODE: B1861. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SQUIB CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY DISABLE THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,896.

WHEN SUNROOF IS OPEN, SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT SHUT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), 13V395000 (ENGINE), 13V030000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER), 11V029000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), AND 10V309000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

FUEL LINE FAILED, CAUSING FUMES AND POTENTIAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD. LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND CORPORATE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT REFUSED TO ISSUE RECALL DESPITE ISSUING RECALL ON OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS. FULE LINE REPLACED BY LEXUS: PART 75880

THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE AND TACHOMETER NEEDLES ARE LED LIGHTS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ILLUMINATED. IN WARMER CLIMATES THERE IS A VERY HIGH RATE OF FAILURE WELL INSIDE OF THE 100,000 MARK. THE LED LIGHTED NEEDLE FAIL, HENCE YOU CAN NO LONGER NOTE YOUR SPEED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON LINE AND 3 OR 4 VENDORS THAT SPECIALIZE IN THE REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS SO PREVALENT. NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE YOUR VEHICLE SPEED AT NIGHT IS CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE.

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. I HAVE DIRECTIONAL HEADLIGHTS THAT WHEN I TURN MY VEHICLE ON, MY LIGHTS WILL TURN ON (IF DARK ENOUGH OUT) AND THEY MOVE POINTING DOWN AND THEN UP. WHILE DRIVING THEY ALSO DO THIS AND GO LEFT TO RIGHT. WELL WHEN I FIRST START MY CAR THEY BOTH WORK. AS SOON AS LOWBEAMS MOVE STRAIGHT TO DOWN AND THEN TO UP, ON UP MOVEMENT MY DRIVER SIDE CUTS OUT. DOES NOT TURN BACK ON. *TR

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that he was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V006000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while at the dealer he was informed that there were several other recalls associated with the VIN. The contact stated that repairs were performed on the intake cam gear, camshaft, cam panel, and other unknown engine parts. The contact stated that once the vehicle was returned, the vehicle would shut off with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,466

VSC LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON FOR DAYS. ABS LIGHT COMES ON WITH IT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN IT HAPPENS I HAVE BEEN TURNING AND THE TRACTION WILL CUT OUT. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE WE DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR IN THE RAIN. *TR

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and becoming sticky. The failure caused the dashboard to become shiny impeding the view of the driver. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the letter was mailed to the previous owner regarding a repair for the failure and the deadline was missed for the dashboard replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a maintenance voucher. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY CAUSING A GLARE TO REFLECT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A VISIBILITY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT INFORMED LEXUS OF WESTMINISTER (7600 WESTMINSTER BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683) OF THE FAILURE AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A CUSTOMER SUPPORT LETTER MAILED OUT TO IN 2015 AND EXPIRED IN 2017. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NEVER RECEIVED THE LETTER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE LIGHT FROM THE DASHBOARD WAS REFLECTING ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND REDUCING HER VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,348.*DT*JB Consumer stated dealer and manufacture is aware of the defects.*JB

THIS IS THE FIRST BRAND NEW CAR I'VE EVER PURCHASED AND KEEP IT IN A GARAGE DURING THE DAY SINCE I HAVE TO DRIVE A WORK VEHICLE BETWEEN DAYTIME HOURS. THE GARAGE IS NOT AIR CONDITION BUT DOES NOT GET EXTREMELY HOT. THE SOFT RUBBER INTERIOR HAS DETERIORATED AND GOTTEN VERY STICKY AND BRITTLE. IT CAN BE RUBBED AWAY WITH A QUICK SWIPE OF YOUR FINGER. ITS AFFECTING MY DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANEL AT THE GRAB HANDLE. ITS CONSTANTLY FALLING APART AND GETTING GUMMY RESIDUE ON MY HANDS. THIS IS THE ONLY ISSUE WITH THIS CAR AND ITS NOT FAIR TO US CUSTOMERS BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY EVIDENT MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OR WAS INFORMED OF ANY ACTION THEY WOULD PROVIDE FOR THIS FLAW. *TR

THE FOOT REST NEXT TO THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATION BROKE-OFF (ITS PLASTIC) AND LODGED BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FLOOR BOARD. LUCKILY I WAS NOT MOVING AT A HIGH SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP.

THE COLD IDLE SPEED ON MY CAR IS BETWEEN 1000 AND 1500 RPMS. AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO SLOWLY ACCELERATE WITH THE FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. EVERY OTHER CAR I'VE DRIVEN WILL DECELERATE WITH THE FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. THIS CAUSES ME TO RIDE THE BRAKE AT CITY SPEEDS TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, WITH THE BRAKE SIGNALS POTENTIALLY CONFUSING TO OTHER MOTORISTS. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN NAVIGATING SNOWY OR ICY PARKING LOTS & STREETS, HITTING A SLIPPERY PATCH UNDER THE HIGH COLD RPMS WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO TEMPORARILY BREAK FREE OF THE BREAKS, SPIN THE WHEELS, AND LURCH FORWARD. THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH WINTER TIRES. THIS IS NOT A SINGLE OCCURRENCE, BUT HAPPENS WHENEVER THE CAR IS DRIVEN WHILE COLD. *TR