2007 Lexus RX350: headlights failing or too dim

8 of the 167 complaints about the 2007 Lexus RX350 describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2018
1
2016
1
2013
3
2010
3
2009
2
2008
9
2007
8

What owners say

Filed Jul 28, 2013 · Lights · 45,000 miles · OH

Headlight fills with condensation dimming light dealer states this happens and did nothing to help except want to charge 1700$ to replace unit.

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Moisture in headlights causing spread out light beam and possible rust/short circuit in electrical system.

Filed Jan 16, 2013 · Lights · KY

2007 lexus rx 350. Consumer writes in regards to defective headlight assembly in vehicle. *smd the consumer stated a class action law suit was filed, in which it alleged that toyota knew or should have known that the headlight assemblies in their vehicles contained numerous distinct and serious latent design and/or manufacturing defects that caused them to be highly prone to condensation or moisture, but continued to fail to do anything about it. The consumer stated the fact of the matter, was defective parts, including defects in the headlamp housing, water and moisture were able to enter the headlight assembly and damage interior components, including damaging the electrical control until. Which has proven to lead to serious safety hazards such as loss of illumination from one or both headlamps at unpredictable intervals, exposing drivers and those who they share the road with to significant and unreasonable danger, which is the exact problem she experienced with her vehicle.

Filed Aug 27, 2012 · Lights · 50,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus rx350. The contact stated that the head lights failed. The seal on the head light was damaged and from rain water entering the head light cover. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the head light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they had to make a decision about repairing the vehicle again. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Lights · 87,000 miles · MD

I went to for routine maintenance and they told me I needed some bulbs replaced. I agreed to pay for the bulb replacement. About 2 weeks later, I noticed condensation in the headlight. I went back to and indicated that there had not been a problem with my headlight until after they replaced the bulb. They stated they did not cause this and that "this condensation problem just sometimes happens with the rx's. Water leaks into the headlight assembly". Since it appears that lexus knows this, they should fix it or have a recall. Stated that it would be "very expensive" to have the light fixed. I was thoroughly annoyed with them, (especially since I believe that they did indeed cause the issue), so I instead went to ). Told me that my car was out of warranty, so it would cost $2,200 to fix the light. What?! I asked why it was going to be so ridiculously expensive. They stated because they have to take the entire light housing out and will need to remove part of the bumper to do this and replace some kind of computer chip. Now my light is almost burned out from the moisture, so I have no choice but to eventually pay and get it replaced. (I know nothing about cars or I'd try to do it myself, but I don't want to cause any additional issues). Since lexus knows about this problem (both lexus service stations stated "this is just something that happens with the rx"), they should create a fix for this, recall it, or at least make the replacement cost less expensive. I have owned 3 lexus vehicles, but because of this issues, this may be my final lexus! Extraordinarily annoyed about this!!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 15, 2011 · Lights · 50,300 miles · NC

Drivers side headlamp lens develops condensation on the inside of the lens. The amount of condensation is increasing daily and cannot be dried out. This adversely affects the refraction of the headlamp beam which is both dangerous for the driver and oncoming traffic.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Lights · IL

My lexus 2007 rx 350 has heavy water condensation in the headlights in the driver side of the vehicle that is causing my headlights to flicker and shut off. Repeated calls to lexus customer care has not resulted in anything. I took the vehicle to the dealer and got their vehicle inspector to inspect and got a detailed report endorsing my complaint that it is the problem with the lexus headlight design that allows heavy water condensation causing my headlights to blow up. Very frustrated with the way lexus people are behaving and this is not what you expect after you buy an expensive vehicle. This problem of theirs is directly putting me and other fellow motorists under risk.

Filed May 19, 2009 · Airbags, Body · WA

2007 lexus rx350. Ltr regarding a defect he has in his car that he believes came from the factory; he believes the car is not safe to drive. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the right while driving, there were large gaps at the right side body seams, front fender headlight and right side door area. The left hinge on the hood was off. The air bag light illuminated