2013 LEXUS RX 350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
48
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 LEXUS RX 350
The 2013 LEXUS RX 350 has received a total of 48 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (8 complaints), Electrical System (6 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 LEXUS RX 350
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 LEXUS RX 350. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 LEXUS RX 350
48 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 LEXUS RX 350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS RX 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO LEXUS OF TAMPA BAY (5852 N. DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33614) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
MY CAR BLEW UP. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. MILE MARKER 372 I95S. I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND THEN FIRE STARTED SO I PULLED OVER ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AND THE FIRE BURST INTO FULL FLAMES
MY CAR BLEW UP. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. MILE MARKER 372 I95S. I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND THEN FIRE STARTED SO I PULLED OVER ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AND THE FIRE BURST INTO FULL FLAMES
TURNING STEERING WHEEL CAUSING DASH CUTOFF. SEATS AREN'T RESETTING TO ORIGINAL POSITION. BACK HATCH WILL NOT LIFT DEPENDING ON POSITION OF STEERING COLUMN
TURNING STEERING WHEEL CAUSING DASH CUTOFF. SEATS AREN'T RESETTING TO ORIGINAL POSITION. BACK HATCH WILL NOT LIFT DEPENDING ON POSITION OF STEERING COLUMN
Safety Rating for the 2013 LEXUS RX 350
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 LEXUS RX 350 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 LEXUS RX 350
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 LEXUS RX 350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
POL14-02 — ENGINE
LEXUS: SOME OF THE VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING OIL LEAKS FROM THE ENGINE COOLERS. *LJ
L-SB-0017-14 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-TT-0154-14 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-TT-0135-13 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-TT-0106-12 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 LEXUS RX 350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RX 350
- 2013 LEXUS RX 350 (current)
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints