2010 Lexus RX350

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2010 Lexus RX350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:44:41.954Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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 PER YEAR

2010: 94 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	0
2005	0
2006	0
2007	167
2008	126
2009	97
2010	94
2011	30
2012	33
2013	29
2014	15
2015	42
2016	58
2017	46
2018	18
2019	31
2020	7
2021	1
2022	10
2023	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 39%

39% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH

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TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED DUE TO THE CONGESTED NATURE OF THE SHOPPING CENTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130706

MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS I WAS PARKING AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL. I WAS ALMOST IN THE SPACE AND GOING 1MPH APROX. 3 OR 4 FEET FROM THE WALL. THEY SAID I STEPPED ON THE WRONG PEDAL TO CAUSE IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100223

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY FOR OVER FOUR HOURS, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130318

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HITTING A CAR IN THE REAR MOVING 30 MILE PER HOUR

NHTSA ODI report, 20180103

TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED DUE TO THE CONGESTED NATURE OF THE SHOPPING CENTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130706

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 94

R 20120803 — vehicle speed control

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicl

Remedy: Toyota and Lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle. Owners of the Lexus

Campaign 12V305000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (37 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 12V305000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2008 ■ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Lexus RX350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Lexus RX350 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus RX350?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus RX350 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.