2013 Lexus RX 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX 350 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus RX 350. That ranks 5th out of 20 RX 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (12 complaints, 20%), typically at around 21,300 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 59owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Lexus RX 350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | 20% | 21,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 19% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 17% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 15% | 65,096 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 15% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 10% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 7% | 62,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 5 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 5,665 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 4,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 24,426 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 130,730 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lexus RX 350 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
Risk: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 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 problem as of now saw it on recall in consumer report
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…
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
Other Lexus RX 350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RX 350 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 RX 350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 RX 350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 RX 350 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 RX 350 | 31 | 3 |
| 2018 RX 350 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 RX 350 | 46 | 3 |
| 2016 RX 350 | 58 | 3 |
| 2015 RX 350 | 42 | 1 |
| 2014 RX 350 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 59 | 1 |
| 2012 RX 350 | 33 | 1 |
| 2011 RX 350 | 30 | 1 |
| 2010 RX 350 | 94 | 1 |
| 2009 RX 350 | 97 | 0 |
| 2008 RX 350 | 126 | 0 |
| 2007 RX 350 | 167 | 1 |
| 2006 RX 350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 RX 350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 RX 350 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus RX 350?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus RX 350?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Lexus RX 350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX 350 model years, the 2013 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.