2010 LEXUS RX350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

123

Owner Complaints

29 Crashes 9 Fires 1 Death

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

21

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2010 LEXUS RX350

The 2010 LEXUS RX350 has received a total of 123 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (37 complaints), Electrical System (11 complaints), and Air Bags (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 2010 LEXUS RX350

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2010 LEXUS RX350, potentially affecting up to 164,601 vehicles.

Recall 12V305000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

| 164,601 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2010 LEXUS RX350

123 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 LEXUS RX350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11422808 | ENGINE | | 199,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 LEXUS RX350. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, she saw light white smoke floating through the air which she initially assumed came from the vehicle ahead of her. As she exited the highway and came to a stop, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled over and called her brother for assistance. Upon inspection, the contact's brother discovered that there was no oil in the vehicle, even though the vehicle had received an oil change five days prior. The contact called the local dealer who offered to tow the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The contact declined the tow, and instead had the vehicle towed to Lexus of Pleasanton (4345 Rosewood Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588) where the mechanic discovered that the engine oil cooler pipe was fractured. The contact discovered an unknown recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall or warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.
The contact owns a 2010 LEXUS RX350. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, she saw light white smoke floating through the air which she initially assumed came from the vehicle ahead of her. As she exited the highway and came to a stop, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled over and called her brother for assistance. Upon inspection, the contact's brother discovered that there was no oil in the vehicle, even though the vehicle had received an oil change five days prior. The contact called the local dealer who offered to tow the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The contact declined the tow, and instead had the vehicle towed to Lexus of Pleasanton (4345 Rosewood Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588) where the mechanic discovered that the engine oil cooler pipe was fractured. The contact discovered an unknown recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall or warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.
#11394281 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | | 106,955 miles
TL* 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.
#11394281 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | | 106,955 miles
TL* 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.
#11232264 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 140,000 miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2010 LEXUS RX350

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 LEXUS RX350 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 LEXUS RX350

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 LEXUS RX350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

KLG - Dealer Pac — EQUIPMENT

Dealer Package: 10/02/19 KLG: Vehicle applicability for remedy in relation to Safety Connect Subscription. The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to...

L-SB-0083-13 Rev — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.

BSL-Region email — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Dealer email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BSL into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BSL with no expiration date. Lexus will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut...

L-TT-0144-13 Rev — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone, Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle, Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the...

L-TT-0121-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tech Tip: My 2013 Gen 7 navigation systems use a USB SST to update the firmware and map. MY 2014 IS and GX models incorporate a Gen 8 navigation system that uses a USB stick to update the firmware ONLY. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of...

L-SB-0177-09 Rev — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TSB: Some RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the HVAC system intermittently blows warm air from the vents with the A/C ON. When this condition occurs, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1479 (Flow Sensor Circuit) may also be stored in the A/C system as either a Current or History...

L-SB-0017-14 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Some TMMC built 2010 ? 2014 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions due to liquid fuel in the Evaporative Emissions system (EVAP system): MIL ?ON? with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0453 stored. Intermittent rough idle at operating temperature

L-SB-0147-11 Rev — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-13.

L-TT-0136-13 — ENGINE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

LTT013413A — EQUIPMENT

When an iPhone is linked to the vehicle through Bluetooth, activation of the microphone on the iPhone will result in the vehicle display showing that an outgoing call is being made.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 LEXUS RX350

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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