2010 Lexus RX450H Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX450H years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lexus RX450H. That is the most of any RX450H model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 23%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Lexus RX450H 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 23% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | 35,835 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 23% | 159,511 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 61,700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 8% | 32,669 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 32,669 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 33,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Lexus RX450H recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Lexus RX450H.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
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 2010 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine cooler line fractured and the vehicle lost oil very quickly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the…
Outer mirror, driver's side, turns down when placed in reverse and will stay in the down position. Occasionally it will turn down on its own when changing from park. When going to drive, there is no way to see oncoming traffic on the left without turning head and looking: something a driver isn't…
The steering lock actuator failed in the locked position while the vehicle was stationary. Although in this instance there was no safety hazard, it seems possible that this failure could have occurred while the vehicle was in motion, which would have caused the steering to lock and consequent loss…
Tl *the contact owns a 2010 lexus rx450h. While driving 55 mph, the oil from the engine depleted and the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to sewell lexus in fort worth, texas where it was diagnosed that the oil coil hose ruptured, which depleted all of the oil, and the engine…
I have been a loyal lexus owner for several years and have meticulously maintained my vehicle at only lexus dealerships. While operating the vehicle 10 days ago, the oil cooler hose burst, which could have resulted in a major safety issue (engine failure/seizure while driving) with catastrophic…
Other Lexus RX450H years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RX450H | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus RX450H?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Lexus RX450H?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Lexus RX450H a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX450H model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.