2013 Lexus RX350
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.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 29 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
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
7 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
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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, 2016-08-19
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, 2014-03-11
Electrical system
5 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.
Vehicle speed control
4 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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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, 2018-12-10
Service brakes
4 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes.
Exterior lighting
3 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-03-28Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic14V054000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V054000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
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- 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, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 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.