Lexus RX350 recalls and problems
13 recalls and 808 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
13
Complaints
808
Crashes reported
129
Fires reported
21
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Lexus RX350 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 RX350 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 RX350 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 RX350 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 RX350 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 RX350 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 RX350 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 RX350 | 3 | 46 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 RX350 | 3 | 58 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 RX350 | 1 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 RX350 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 RX350 | 1 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 RX350 | 1 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 RX350 | 1 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 RX350 | 1 | 94 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 RX350 | 0 | 97 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 RX350 | 0 | 126 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 RX350 | 1 | 167 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 RX350 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 RX350 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 RX350 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Lexus RX350 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 128 | |
| Engine | 109 | |
| Unknown or Other | 98 | |
| Structure | 96 | |
| Air Bags | 82 | |
| Steering | 80 | |
| Electrical System | 75 | |
| Power Train | 67 | |
| Service Brakes | 59 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42 |
All Lexus RX350 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-480 | Jul 12, 2023 | 2023 | Air Bags, Steering | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024… |
| 21V-043 | Feb 3, 2021 | 2019, 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. |
| 20V-682 | Nov 4, 2020 | 2017, 2019–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020… |
| 20V-012 | Jan 13, 2020 | 2017–2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500… |
| 18V-211 | Apr 3, 2018 | 2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. |
| 18V-085 | Jan 31, 2018 | 2016 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. |
| 16V-198 | Apr 7, 2016 | 2016 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to… |
| 16V-053 | Feb 1, 2016 | 2016 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. |
| 14V-576 | Sep 19, 2014 | 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. |
| 14V-054 | Feb 12, 2014 | 2012–2013 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. |
| 12V-305 | Jun 29, 2012 | 2010 | Vehicle Speed Control | 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… |
| 11V-377 | Jul 26, 2011 | 2011 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 lexus rx350 passenger cars manufactured from august 30, 2010, through may 18, 2011, and equipped with vehicle dynamics integrated management (Vdim). |
| 11V-112 | Feb 24, 2011 | 2004–2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lexus RX350?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Lexus RX350 has the most reports (167). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lexus RX350 have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Lexus RX350 model years 2004–2007, 2010–2013, 2015–2021, 2023.
What are the most common Lexus RX350 problems?
Owners report vehicle speed control, engine, unknown or other problems most often.