2010 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 2010 Lexus RX, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Altair78, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2010 Lexus RX has problems
77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 24 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2010 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2010 vs. every other RX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RX median. How we score
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- Caution
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What RX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We had a known oil line ruptured the oil cooler, there was a serviceable and sit out to the dealers to only repair if it was leaking and they extended it to 10 years $150,000 miles our vehicle had a rupture at 170,000 miles we were never told about the recall or we would have it done earlier we now…
I was looking at common problems associated with the make and model of my car. I came across an issue that could possibly cause engine failure. I am unsure if any one has reported it yet. here are the details - Problem overview An VVT-i oil line on the Lexus RX350 is known to burst. This is a very…
Pot affects 2007-2011 RX350/450= 459,285 units. 1. On Friday, [XXX], the oil cooler pipe burst on our 2010 RX350. 2. All six quarts of engine oil were lost in approximately 700 feet while traveling at 70–75 mph on the highway. 3. Massive amounts of smoke poured from the front of the vehicle &…
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