There are no safety recalls for the 2010 Lexus RX450H, but owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
2010 Lexus RX450H problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2010 Lexus RX450H complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 185,000 miles · reported Feb 7, 2023
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine cooler line fractured and the vehicle lost oil very quickly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine cooler line needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was out of the warranty. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Electrical System · reported May 14, 2019
Outer mirror, driver's side, turns down when placed in reverse and will stay in the down position. Occasionally it will turn down on its own when changing from park. When going to drive, there is no way to see oncoming traffic on the left without turning head and looking: something a driver isn't expecting. This always occurs going from stationary to motion. Occurance in random.
Steering · at 101,000 miles · reported Mar 15, 2019
The steering lock actuator failed in the locked position while the vehicle was stationary. Although in this instance there was no safety hazard, it seems possible that this failure could have occurred while the vehicle was in motion, which would have caused the steering to lock and consequent loss of control of the vehicle. I informed lexus us about this failure.
Engine · at 168,022 miles · reported Mar 14, 2018
The contact owns a 2010 lexus rx450h. While driving 55 MPH, the oil from the engine depleted and the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to sewell lexus in fort worth, texas where it was diagnosed that the oil coil hose ruptured, which depleted all of the oil, and the engine seized and fractured. Hendrick lexus kansas city in merriam, kansas and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 168,022.
Engine · at 151,000 miles · reported Dec 22, 2017
I have been a loyal lexus owner for several years and have meticulously maintained my vehicle at only lexus dealerships. While operating the vehicle 10 days ago, the oil cooler hose burst, which could have resulted in a major safety issue (Engine failure/seizure while driving) with catastrophic engine failure. Lexus has known about this issue and has covered it for many other vehicles with 150k miles or less, hence the "enhanced warranty" about which I had no knowledge. I have 151k miles and they refuse to cover it or offer any kind of compensation for the expense of replacing the hose. They…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Lexus RX450H have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 Lexus RX450H as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Lexus RX450H?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by air bags (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 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.