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2010 Lexus RX350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 94 owner complaints about the 2010 Lexus RX350, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Lexus RX350 has problems
94 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
38Vehicle speed control16 crash/fire/injury
12Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
9Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
8Engine2 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
6Structure
5Steering
5Service brakes
5Service brakes, hydraulic
2512 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 38 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 3 |
| Air bags | 9 | 7 |
| Engine | 8 | 2 |
| Power train | 7 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 25 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2010 Lexus RX350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Mileage at failure
When do vehicle speed control problems start?
24kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 34 vehicle speed control complaints. 94% were reported before 100,000 miles.
21under 30k miles32under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other RX350 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 RX350 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Lexus RX350 safety ratings
2010 Lexus RX350 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What RX350 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY FARM IS 1/2 MILE OFF WELD COUNTY ROAD 16 IN KEENESBURG COLORADO. THERE IS A GRAVEL DRIVE AROUND THE HOUSE TO A SHORT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. WHEN WE DRIVE ONTO THE CONCRETE PORTION, WE ARE ANGLED NORTH EAST TOWARD THE GARAGE DOOR AND HAVE TO BACK UP A SHORT DISTANCE TO HEAD THE…
I HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RE- CALL ALSO MY ROOF MAKES A NOISE WHEN O DRIVE OVER 70 -80 MILES AND THAT NOT NORMAL I GOT THE CAR USED SO IM NOT SURE IF THERE IS WARRWNTY BUT MY CAR ONLY HAS 63000 MILES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A SNOW MOUND BEFORE CRASHING INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE…
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