MYRModel Year Report

2013 Lexus RX350

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2013 Lexus RX350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:32:40.668Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus RX350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 167 complaints 2007 2008: 126 complaints 2009: 97 complaints 2010: 94 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2012: 33 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2014: 15 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2016: 58 complaints 2016 2017: 46 complaints 2018: 18 complaints 2019: 31 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 10 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2023
2013: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
20040
20050
20060
2007167
2008126
200997
201094
201130
201233
201329
201415
201542
201658
201746
201818
201931
20207
20211
202210
20234

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

5 of 29 total reports mention: structure.

CRASH INJURY
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ON THE GARAGE DRIVEWAY, SUDDENLY MY CAR ACCELERATED IN THE REVERSE GEAR AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED EVEN AFTER PRESSING THE BRAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160819

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCHBACK DOOR STARTED TO CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY WHILE SHE WAS IN THE REAR AREA, STRIKING THE CONTACT WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140311

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018 I STARTED MY DAY BY FIRST GOING TO THE BANK. I ENTERED THE PARKING LOT OF SUNTRUST BANK ON RACE TRACK ROAD, IN BOWIE MD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181210

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140328 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 14V054000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V054000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2008 ■ 2010

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Lexus RX350 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 RX350?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 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.