2010 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems

The 2010 Lexus RX350 has 1 safety recall and 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
94
Crashes / fires
23 / 6
Injuries / deaths
11 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Lexus RX350 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 RX350 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control38
Electrical System12
Air Bags9
Engine8
Power Train7
Structure6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Service Brakes5
Steering5
Engine and Engine Cooling4
Equipment4
Visibility4

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 4
  • Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
  • Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 1
  • Power Train › Driveline — 1
  • Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,000 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 RX350 complaints

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

Visibility · at 106,955 miles · reported Feb 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2010 lexus rx350. The contact stated while using the defroster, the front windshield cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,955.
Unknown or Other · at 140,000 miles · reported Jul 16, 2019
While driving down the highway at 65 MPH the sun roof suddenly exploded. There were no other vehicles on the road and no debris. The roof had never been struck and we have never transported anything on the roof. The temperature was 65 degrees and the sun just rising so no significant temperature variations. The road was smooth.
Service Brakes · at 48,000 miles · reported Jun 8, 2019
My farm is 1/2 mile off weld county road 16 in keenesburg colorado. There is a gravel drive around the house to a short concrete driveway in front of the garage. When we drive onto the concrete portion, we are angled north east toward the garage door and have to back up a short distance to head the car east to enter the garage. We drive very slow through the yard as we have animals to watch out for and make a slow entry towards the concrete driveway. As she turned around the house toward the driveway the car seemed to be going faster than normal and she took her foot off the accelerator and…
Engine · at 69,800 miles · reported Jun 2, 2019
Oil cooling line blew out! All oil blew out of engine within minutes. I was stopped immediately with engine warning and had to have emergency tow. The redesigned part was ordered from lexus at a cost plus shipping of $90. The total repair was $170. This is a faulty part with rubber line that has since been redesigned all metal--no rubber. Lexus has acknowledged the design flaw but no recall.
Engine · at 123,345 miles · reported Apr 17, 2019
My wife was coming from work in the early morning on april 1, 2019 at highway speed around 70 to 75mph. All of a sudden she could hear big noise coming out of engine, warning lights started coming on the dash and she could mange to stop the car in the emergence lane. She could smell the oil burning from the front. The vehicle was towed to the auto shop and was evaluated next week. They told me that engine have big holes in the front, rear and at the bottom. Transfer case also got a big hole along with the battery. The vehicle has had a regular oil change and routing inspection in all the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Lexus RX350: 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 RX350?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (38 reports), followed by electrical system (12). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,000 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.