2007 Lexus ES Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

34Air Bags complaints

27.2%Of all 125 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS34 · 27.2%

Unspecified / other31 · 24.8%

STRUCTURE17 · 13.6%

STRUCTURE:BODY13 · 10.4%

VISIBILITY/WIPER13 · 10.4%

Share of the 125 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Lexus ES overview page.

What owners report

“I was driving and my car has a certain jerking motion to it, as I tried to break and accelerate the car wasnât able to…”NHTSA complaint 11698965 — filed 11/12/2025

“Toyoto confirmed knowledge of problem with inferior dashboard of Lexus es350 2007. A recall which they are telling me now, they will no longer honor…”NHTSA complaint 11447282 — filed 01/13/2022

“MY AIRBAG IS STILL GOOD BUT THE LEXUS AND AUTOMOBILE BEREAU”NHTSA complaint 11308627 — filed 02/11/2020

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Lexus ES have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Lexus ES: 34 of 125 complaints on file (27.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Lexus ES have in total?

125 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.