https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Lexus Rx350. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:40:04 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#recall-23V480000-lexus-lexus-rx350-2023 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to sep https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1908005 Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 1) Bluetooth connectivity is repeatedly lost phone calls, listening to music, etc) during causing me to take my eyes off the road to determine problem. Bluetooth device (cell phone) has been checked but continues. Another service inspection is scheduled. 2) Problem has been reproduced & confirmed by dealer. 3) Messages appear on the display/dashboard screen beginning prior to April 11, 2023, when https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1901308 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The exhaust in my 2022 RX350 causes droning and vibrations at 1500rpm while driving at 25-30mph and 55-60mph. Most of the vivrations can be felt at the catalytic converter exhaust assembly. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vibrations and droning causes a sensory “shock https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1901439 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RX 350H. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, when a vehicle on the shoulder, to the right suddenly began to cross in front of their vehicle to get to the median. This caused the contact's vehicle to T-bone the corner of their vehicle. The front passenger side fender had been damaged causing the door to no longer open. No air bags deployed. There https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1896728 Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH and ascending a slight grade, the vehicle began to shake. The contact stated that she stopped depressing the accelerator pedal and the shaking stopped. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1895912 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT My newly bought and delivered 2023 Lexus RX350 luxury trim with less than 400 miles has dash panel on the passenger side separating right where the suede trim clips with the soft touch IP panel. You can literally see the separation and sagging of the trim. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1888561 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the sunroof suddenly fractured without impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the sunroof needed to be replaced but the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1882354 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that after closing the liftgate door and reversing out of the car port, the liftgate door erroneously opened and struck the car port causing damage to the liftgate. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that recently the liftgate lowered independentl https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1881834 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that upon a cold start, an abnormal knocking sound was coming from the right side of the engine without warning. The contact stated that the knocking noise became louder upon shifting gear but would cease once the engine was warmed up. The contact also noted that the brake pedal was firm while depressing the brake pedal. There was an unknown https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1879149 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving at speeds exceeding 70 MPH, the steering wheel was violently shaking and vibrating. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was no longer covered under an unknown Extended Service Campaign. The local dealer was not notified of th https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1872658 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle is brand new, and I constantly have issues with it not recognizing the key fob. It will lock automatically with the keys inside and not unlock, even with the other set of keys. I have been locked out multiple times with the keys in my hands. The vehicle is on, with the keys outside in my hands, and it locks and cannot be unlocked. Using the valet key in the door does not work. The app https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1861436 Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT sunroof randomly exploding. Causing danger for driver and people inside https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1853532 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vacuum pump was defective and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V211000 (Service Brakes, Hydra https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1850145 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 RX , the driver side outer rear view mirror image vibration while driving on highway at speed around 60 mph +/- then start shaking. Report the issue to dealer when regular service, the mechanic report this is normal after inspect the problem, but this vibration and shaking is really annoying while driving on highway. Some drivers may have the same issue and cause some risks. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1849369 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT I have already contacted the dealer and Lexus corporate. If you drive this car with polarized sunglasses all of your gauges disappear and you have no idea of anything with respect to the automobile such as speed or any of the other indications. I was told that they agree that this is a design defect but they will not do anything about it and if they do do something in the future then I should keep https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1849370 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT I have already contacted the dealer and Lexus corporate. If you drive this car with polarized sunglasses all of your gauges disappear and you have no idea of anything with respect to the automobile such as speed or any of the other indications. I was told that they agree that this is a design defect but they will not do anything about it and if they do do something in the future then I should keep https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1839870 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was a passenger in an accident. I was sitting in the front passenger seat. We were sitting in standstill traffic. Our vehicle was struck from behind; it caused the vehicle to shift and was hit again on front driver side of the vehicle. Airbag’s deployed on the driver side (front and back) but not the front passenger. Seatbelts were worn. I suffered a concussion and a herniated disc. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1838017 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it was losing motive power and stalling. The contact depressed the accelerator however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stat https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1824050 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, an abnormal clicking sound was coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the AWD and oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and discovered oil leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the oil cooler line was leaking. The manufact https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1824051 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, an abnormal clicking sound was coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the AWD and oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and discovered oil leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the oil cooler line was leaking. The manufact https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1821877 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Sunroof exploded on interstate with no other cars around. Thought we had been shot. Noticed air sound and started to open sunroof to have shards of glass fall on us. Closed roof. Pulled off as soon as we got to exit making sure that no one was behind us so that those pieces which were flying off our car would not cause a broken windshield for someone else or an accident. Took pictures of sunroof https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1815265 Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Mirror of driver side vibration when driving. This cause of double image effected driving safety. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1812658 Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Driving on I80E in Iowa with cruise control set at 70 mph, warning light for AWD failure came on, followed by engine light and all warning lights. Coasted into breakdown lane and had definite loss of power. Became aware of fire by fellow motorist running toward the car with fire extinguisher. Saw black smoke and fire coming from front of car. Forced to evacuate car on interstate, smoke in east and https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1811153 Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that over time she noticed that the dashboard was cracking and separating. The contact was concerned due to the proximity of the passenger’s side air bag housing and the crack in the dashboard. The contact was also concerned about an inadvertent deployment without the vehicle being involved in a crash. The local dealer was contacted and infor https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1811154 Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that over time she noticed that the dashboard was cracking and separating. The contact was concerned due to the proximity of the passenger’s side air bag housing and the crack in the dashboard. The contact was also concerned about an inadvertent deployment without the vehicle being involved in a crash. The local dealer was contacted and infor https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1803269 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT After driving normally we smelled gas in the car and noticed fuel going low fast . I pulled from the freeway and tried to fill gas and noticed the gas was leaking from a hole in the exposed area of a Corner on the tank. My family were able to safely jump out of the car and 911 was called. There were no warning sign on dashboard. I don’t drive off road or over any objects that I am aware as there i https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1795980 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. The contact stated she notice a crack across the dashboard near the airbag on the passenger’s side that had started to expand. The contact notified the dealer and was informed that there was nothing they could do to assist because the recall had already expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1780581 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the glass sunroof suddenly exploded causing shards of glass to fall into the cabin of the vehicle onto the driver. The contact indicated that no object had struck the sunroof to cause the glass to shatter. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1776660 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would intermittently hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where he was informed that the cause of the failure was related to defective fuel in fuel tank. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rx350#complaint-1776015 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a strong chemical odor was detected coming from the cabin filter. The contact experienced severe headaches and a numbing, sour tongue sensation after the failure. The contact had replaced over 12 cabin filters and had the vehicle detailed where the interior cabin was shampooed and cleaned however,