CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Lexus RX 350 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (12 reports).
2013 Lexus RX 350 recalls
Most common 2013 Lexus RX 350 problems
Problem areas named in the 59 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
What owners report
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 independently. The failure occurred several times while placing items into the back of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 40,000.
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 the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not want to address the issue due to the vehicle's model year. There was a TSB involving later model years for the same issue, the faulty steering column.
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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 CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
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
2013 Lexus RX 350 questions
Does the 2013 Lexus RX 350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Lexus RX 350: Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus RX 350?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (12), Electrical System (11), Structure (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Lexus RX 350 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.