2013 Lexus RX
Only 18 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 18 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Steering
2 of 18 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
While my daughter was driving at about 1:15 PM in a residential neighborhood, the steering wheel suddenly jerked hard to the right and locked while in motion. This caused the vehicle to crash into a parked car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-27
Service brakes
2 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes.
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There seems to be a barking noise when pressing the brakes even when engine is not on. Local shop could not diagnose the issue. I heard this could be the regenerative system that is expensive to repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-26
Electrical system
2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
2 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.
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The contact owns a 2013 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the contact had crashed into a tree which resulted in the airbags not deploying.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-29
Airbag sign on .. lexus service is asking for recalibration to fix the issue
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-20
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 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2013 Lexus RX 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?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus RX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.