Lexus RX350 complaints by model year
838 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 46 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 58 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 59 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 94 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| 2009 | 97 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 126 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 167 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2014–2023. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Lexus RX350 recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one RX350 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V480000 | Jul 12, 2023 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2023 | 93.4% |
| 21V043000 | Feb 3, 2021 | Transport Hook May Damage Fuel Filler Pipe | 2019, 2021 | 97.8% |
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2017, 2019, 2020 | 92.2% |
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 91.8% |
| 18V211000 | Apr 3, 2018 | Brake Assist Vacuum Pump may Fail | 2017 | 88.7% |
| 18V085000 | Jan 31, 2018 | Sensor Failures May Prevent Air Bag Deployment | 2016 | 85.7% |
| 16V198000 | Apr 7, 2016 | Brake Actuator may have a Damaged O-Ring/FMVSS126 | 2016 | 90.6% |
| 16V053000 | Feb 1, 2016 | Inflator Gas may Leak from Driver's Knee Air Bag | 2016 | 93.7% |
| 14V576000 | Sep 19, 2014 | Fuel may Leak from Fuel Delivery Pipe | 2015 | 90.3% |
| 14V054000 | Feb 12, 2014 | Brake Actuator Assembly may Disable ESC and ABS | 2012, 2013 | 84.2% |
| 12V305000 | Jun 29, 2012 | FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE W/ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2010 | — |
| 11V377000 | Jul 26, 2011 | BRAKE ACTUATOR | 2011 | — |
| 11V112000 | Feb 24, 2011 | FLOOR CARPET COVER AND RETENTION CLIPS | 2004–2007 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2012 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Lexus RX350 FAQ
How many recalls has the Lexus RX350 had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Lexus RX350 model year from 2007 to 2023. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Lexus RX350 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2007 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (167) and the 2021 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Lexus RX350 problems?
Across the 2014–2023 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Lexus RX350 get?
EPA rates the 2023 Lexus RX350 at 24 to 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.