2013 Lexus Rx 350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (5) · Service Brakes (5) · Steering (3)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (309)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Technical · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Dealer Pa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: customer support program 19le05 expired december 1, 2022.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Showing the 6 most recent of 309 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-01-13 · Steering · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus rx 350. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal rattling sound was coming from the steering wheel, without warning. the contact had taken the vehicle to lexus of tampa bay (5852 n. dale mabry hwy, tampa, fl 33614) where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the c…”
2020-11-08 · Engine · 85,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my car blew up. the engine caught fire as i was driving on the highway. mile marker 372 i95s. i saw smoke coming out of the engine and then fire started so i pulled over on the left shoulder and the fire burst into full flames…”
2020-09-08 · Steering · 129,550 mi“turning steering wheel causing dash cutoff. seats aren't resetting to original position. back hatch will not lift depending on position of steering column…”
2020-06-15 · Structure:body“my lexus vehicle has been having issues with its locks and trunk. sometimes the trunk cannot be opened at all even if i attempt to open it manually. also, my doors have to be manually locked most of the time. sometimes the vehicle will lock/unlock using the remote. however, most of the time i have to manually lock and unlock all of the doors. there…”
2020-06-13 · Service Brakes“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…”
2019-12-11 · Air Bags · 80,000 mi · 💥 crash“driving in snow storm on side road. going approx 20 mph road slight incline and curves to left. tried to turn left and car continued going straight. anti lock brakes were pumping car seemed to accelerate car headed to telephone pole and hit very directly. car was totaled telephone pole cracked in half i was thrown into steering wheel windshield a…”
2019-10-30 · Steering · 35,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus rx 350. the contact stated that the steering wheel failed, rattled, loosened, and was coming out of place. the vehicle was taken to lexus of palm beach (5700 okeechobee boulevard, west palm beach, fl 33427, (561)-291-6004) where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. the contact also stated…”
2019-09-23 · Tires · 72,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus rx 350 equipped with cooper mastercraft tires, size: 235/16r18 (na). while driving 50 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the tires and the vehicle shook violently. the vehicle was taken to new country lexus of westport (1317 post rd e, westport, ct 06880, (203) 255-1531) where it was diagnosed tha…”
2019-07-16 · Engine · 43,000 mi“lexus rx350 had a slight grinding noise at around 43,000. it was not very clear initially especially when the ac was on. now at 76,000 miles, the noise is very loud and lexus said it is the water pump slowly going bad. now the car, after 70,000 miles is out of warranty. i have seen reports online with common bearings failure on toyota/lexus water p…”
2019-05-09 · Unknown Or Other · 102,000 mi“several ecus failed simultaneously. car would not start, steering locked. luckily, my car was parked so i did not loose steering while moving.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.