2010 Lexus RX350
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.
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 94 complaints
View as data table
| 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
40% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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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, 2013-07-06
Also filed under Air bags
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, 2010-02-23
Electrical system
13% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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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, 2013-03-18
Service brakes
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Lexus RX350. While the contact's spouse was pulling into a parking space at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-31
Air bags
10% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Air bags did not deploy in hitting a car in the rear moving 30 mile per hour
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-03
Engine
9% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010Complaint volume 94 complaints filed for this model year.
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2012-08-03Vehicle speed control12V305000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 12V305000 · Vehicle speed control
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- 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 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus RX350 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.