repaired · 2015 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 Lexus RX350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2013 Lexus RX350, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-054 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Lexus RX350 has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
10Structure3 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control6 crash/fire/injury
6Engine3 crash/fire/injury
6Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
5Steering
4Power train
4Exterior lighting
1110 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2 |
| Structure | 10 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 6 |
| Engine | 6 | 3 |
| Air bags | 6 | 6 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 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.
Best & worst years
2013 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
2013 Lexus RX350 safety ratings
2013 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What RX350 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
USE HANDBRAKE EVERY TIME. THERE WILL BE AN EXPLOSION SOUND FROM THE BACK WHEN I RELEASE MY FOOT. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THIS PROBLEM. I THINK IT IS A DESIGN FLAW. I TRY TO CHANGE THE BRAKE PADS. IT HAS NO EFFECT. *TR
VEHICICLE SHOT FORWARD GAINING SPEED WITH BRAKES FULLY APPLIED WHCH DID NOT ENGAGE THE BRAKE OVERRIDE OF ACCELERATION. RAN THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR GAINING SPEED THEN COLLIDED WITH THE GARAGE BACK WALL. THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ADJACENT KITCHEN WALL COLLAPSED WHICH MOVED THE…
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND AROUND TOWN THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION MESSAGE COMES ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ALONG WITH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1428 IS STORED IN THE VEHICLE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.…
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