MYRModel Year Report

2013 Lexus RX 350

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2013 Lexus RX 350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:40.993Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
30
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

2013: 30 complaints 2013 30
2013: 30 complaints 2013 30
2013: 30 complaints 2013 30

2013: 30 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201330

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

30% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Electrical system

20% · 6 reports
FIRE
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Driving down i-85S in between moreland and grantville, ga my car made a thump sound and then cutoff. I pull the car to the side of the interstate to see why it cut off. I exited the car with my passengers and we noticed smoke from the engine area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-16

Also filed under Engine and structure

Vehicle speed control

17% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
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I was driving on i-59 north with wife as passenger with radar cruise control set at 70 MPH approaching departure exit. I tapped the brake pedal to release the cc and it did not release.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-12

Also filed under Power train and service brakes, hydraulic

Steering

13% · 4 reports

Engine

13% · 4 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Lexus RX 350 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2013 Lexus RX 350 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus RX 350?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus RX 350 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.