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2010 Lexus Rx350 problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 123 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.1 times the median Rx350 year — the 2010 model ranks #3 of 20 Rx350 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 15 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Speed Control leads the complaint categories with 38 reports (31% of the total).

123

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

29

Crash-involved

9

Fires reported

15

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Rx350 years?

Rx350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted210 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 210 complaints2008: 160 complaints2009: 114 complaints2010: 123 complaints2011: 49 complaints2012: 46 complaints2013: 39 complaints2014: 22 complaints2015: 58 complaints2016: 78 complaints2017: 69 complaints2018: 30 complaints2019: 41 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 11 complaints2023: 4 complaints
Rx350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Lexus Rx350 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Speed Control3831%
Electrical System1512%
Engine1210%
Brakes119%
Airbags97%
Transmission76%
Other65%
Body & Structure65%
Visibility & Wipers54%
Steering54%
Tires & Wheels54%
Seat Belts11%
Lighting11%
Latches & Locks11%
Fuel System11%

Does the 2010 Lexus Rx350 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V305000Speed ControlJune 29, 2012 · 164,601 units

Defect

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011. In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

Consequence

A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota and Lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle. Owners of the Lexus vehicles were notified during August 2012. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for the additional Land Cruiser vehicles. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR BODY REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 22, 2010 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY FOR OVER FOUR HOURS, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 17, 2013 · fire

“TAKATA RECALL. STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING DROVE IT TO WORK DIDN'T SMELL ANYTHING IT WAS ABOUT 34MILES ALL HIGHWAY.PARKED THE CAR ( THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME)WENT OUT IN 15 MIN AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT BY THE TIME THEY GOT HERE IT WAS TO LATE.THIS WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 17, 2017 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 24, 2010 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, AND EAR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 31, 2015 · crash

2010 Lexus Rx350 — common questions

Is the 2010 Lexus Rx350 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 123 complaints put the 2010 model at #3 of 20 Rx350 years. It is one of the Rx350 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2010 Rx350 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (38 complaints), electrical system (15 complaints), engine (12 complaints).

Does the 2010 Lexus Rx350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Lexus Rx350. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lexus Rx350 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Rx350 years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2010, 2009, 2016, 2017. The cleanest record among Rx350 years belongs to 2006.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.