2013 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2013 Lexus RX, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2013 Lexus RX has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2013 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2013 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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What RX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud: The contact purchased a 2013 Lexus RX 350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 96,575. After reviewing an AutoCheck report by Experian the following day, the contact became aware…
Vehicle was parked, engine off, and unattended. An internal electrical fire originated in the overhead/sunroof wiring area. Damage includes melted wiring harness near the sunroof, burned center console, and soot throughout the interior. The fire originated in a constant-power electrical circuit and…
I was in the Toyota advantage dealer in Barbousville WV to see why my park assist after replaced are stating there still out per Toyota I need a Wire Harness that’s on back, back, back order now that’s two critical items my car needs and I’m in a new place where I need GPS to work and no one has…
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