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2010 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
8
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls

Recall 12V-305: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Jun 29, 2012 · 164,601 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011. In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota and Lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle. Owners of the Lexus vehicles were notified during August 2012. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for the additional Land Cruiser vehicles. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

2010 Lexus RX Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown or Other1
Power Train1
Structure1
Service Brakes1

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Ignition — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 61,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 105,000 miles · reported Apr 8, 2018
Vehicle sat in my driveway overnight during a heavy rain that turned into freezing rain. The next morning when I went to start the car a warning came on to check the hybrid system. When called, lexus said the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership for inspection/repair. After vehicle was towed by flatbed carrier to the dealership for inspection/repair and unloaded at the dealership, the vehicle filled with smoke and lexus technician said luckily one of the dealership employees saw the smoke, let him know, and he disconnected the hybrid electrical system, and had he not done so, it is highly…
Engine · at 168,022 miles · reported Mar 15, 2018
Oil cooler hose complete rupture while driving 55 MPH, no oil light illuminated. Less than a minute later all oil drained out, blue fire ball ignited out back of car & engine froze up having catastrophic consequences. Thankfully my daughter was not injured only stranded. However car is dead. 8 years of regularly maintenance servicing at the lexus dealership & buying a new lexus, no one ever mentioned this oil cooler hose defect issue
Unknown or Other · at 61,000 miles · reported Feb 15, 2018
I having been having intermittent problems starting my car that are becoming worse. The problem started several months ago, mid-2017. The dealership hasn't been able to definitively diagnose a problem, but said they adjusted the brake sensor. The problem is that the car appears to start, but it doesn't allow you to shift into gear, and appears to not be actually started but in auxiliary mode with no active engine engagement. If this is a brake sensor problem, could it turn in to something worse than being stuck away from home because the car won't start? The problem happens when the car is…
Engine · at 45,000 miles · reported Jan 27, 2017
In october my wife was returning from a 9.5 hours trip with 1 fuel stop approx 4 hours from home. Exiting i95 the car had numerous warning lights with a complete loss of power (Vsc, check hybrid system, AWD system and others). She coasted the car to a parking lot, attempted to turn it off and back on, but there was still no engine or drive power. All dash lights working. We had the car towedto our home and I tested the battery and charging voltage, then had the battery load tested and found to be bad. Purchased an optima yellow top battery and all other dash warnings ceased. In november, again…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 46,000 miles · reported Oct 28, 2014
The contact owns a 2010 lexus rx 450 hybrid. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check hybrid warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid: 12V-305 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 61,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.