Lexus RX350 Problems by Year
Lexus RX350 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical RX350 year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 RX350: 167 complaints, 1 recall
- 2008 RX350: 126 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 RX350: 97 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2021 RX350: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2023 RX350: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 RX350: 7 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus RX350 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 133 | 12 | 67 |
| Engine problems | 113 | 14 | 5 |
| Structure | 99 | 15 | 13 |
| Steering | 87 | 9 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 85 | 14 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 81 | 14 | 4 |
| Power Train | 71 | 13 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 67 | 12 | 34 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 45 | 11 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 33 | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 8 | 10 |
| Visibility | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 7 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 7 | 2 |
| Suspension | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Tires | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| Equipment | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus RX350 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 RX350 | 4 | 1 | 5★ | Air Bags | |
| 2022 RX350 | 10 | 0 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 RX350 | 1 | 1 | 5★ | Structure | |
| 2020 RX350 | 7 | 1 | 5★ | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2019 RX350 | 31 | 3 | 5★ | Fuel/propulsion System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2018 RX350 | 18 | 1 | 5★ | Fuel/propulsion System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 RX350 | 46 | 3 | 5★ | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2016 RX350 | 58 | 3 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 RX350 | 42 | 1 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 RX350 | 15 | 0 | 5★ | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 RX350 | 59 | 1 | 5★ | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 RX350 | 33 | 1 | 4★ | Vehicle Speed Control | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 RX350 | 30 | 1 | 4★ | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 RX350 | 94 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 RX350 | 97 | 0 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 RX350 | 126 | 0 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 RX350 | 167 | 1 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 RX350 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 RX350 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 RX350 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus RX350 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (167), 2008 (126), 2009 (97), 2010 (94) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical RX350 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus RX350?
Vehicle Speed Control, with 133 complaints across 12 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus RX350 have?
13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.