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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
150–25K
1525–50K
2550–75K
2075–100K
21100–150K
5150K+
101 reports with mileage · 25 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports4 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
126 reports
60,000 miles · Mar 10, 2017
Unknown Or Other
THE RUBBER COVER OF THE LIFTGATE SENSOR MELTED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT IT CATCHING FIRE AND THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WHEN THIS IS TOUCHED AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO. I HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLINE FROM OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THE BLACK RUBBER MELTS AND STICKS TO FINGERS AND IS HARD TO REMOVE. I HAVE GRANDCHILDREN WHO TRY AND…
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THE RUBBER COVER OF THE LIFTGATE SENSOR MELTED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT IT CATCHING FIRE AND THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WHEN THIS IS TOUCHED AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO. I HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLINE FROM OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THE BLACK RUBBER MELTS AND STICKS TO FINGERS AND IS HARD TO REMOVE. I HAVE GRANDCHILDREN WHO TRY AND OPEN THE DOOR AT TIMES. IT ALSO CAUSES THE SENSOR TO MALFUNCTION SINCE THE RUBBER PIECE INTERFERES WITH THE SENSOR. THIS VERY COMMON DEFECT SHOULD ELICIT A RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #10960070
50,000 miles · Mar 10, 2017
Exterior Lighting
HEAD LIGHT GOT MOISTURE IN SIDE BURNED OUT HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE HEAD LIGHT $2200.00 THIS HAD AN EXTENDED WARRENTY BUT I MISSED IT NEVER GOT NOTICE NOT MOVING
NHTSA ODI #10959905
Mileage unknown · Feb 22, 2017
Unknown Or Other
I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM LEXUS IN 2014 REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF RX350 DASHBOARD DUE TO A COSMETIC MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN WHICH THE DASHBOARD BECOMES CRACKED AND MELTED/STICKY. IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS AND THE DASHBOARD HAS STILL NOT BEEN REPLACED DESPITE MANY ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT LEXUS, I AM TOLD THE PARTS ARE NOT IN YET AND …
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I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM LEXUS IN 2014 REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF RX350 DASHBOARD DUE TO A COSMETIC MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN WHICH THE DASHBOARD BECOMES CRACKED AND MELTED/STICKY. IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS AND THE DASHBOARD HAS STILL NOT BEEN REPLACED DESPITE MANY ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT LEXUS, I AM TOLD THE PARTS ARE NOT IN YET AND THAT I AM SUPPOSEDLY ON THE LIST AND THEY WILL NOTIFY ME AS SOON AS THE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. MY CONCERN IS OVER TIME THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME WORSE, IT HAS BECOME EXTREMELY CRACKED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I AM CONCERNED THAT IT MAY AFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI #10956257
13,000 miles · Feb 5, 2017
Steering
RACK AND PINION LEAKS THAT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE LEXUS RX 350. THIS FAILURE IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE STEERING OIL COULD POTENTIALLY LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST AND CATCH FIRE AND SHOULD BE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE! LEXUS IS WELL AWARE THEY HAVE AN O…
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RACK AND PINION LEAKS THAT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE LEXUS RX 350. THIS FAILURE IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE STEERING OIL COULD POTENTIALLY LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST AND CATCH FIRE AND SHOULD BE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE! LEXUS IS WELL AWARE THEY HAVE AN ONGOING SAFETY PROBLEM AND THEY NEED TO ISSUE A RECALL TO COVER THESE INSANE COSTS.
NHTSA ODI #10949620
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2017
StructureUnknown Or Other
MELTING DASHBOARD RECALL NOTICE LAST YEAR ,FROM SCANLON FORT MYERS FLORIDA ,NO ACTION ON REPLACEMENT ,NO DATE OF REPLACEMENT SCANLON STATED NO INVENTORY FOR REPLACEMENT WE HAVE GLARE AND CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAG AND WARNING LIGHTS EFFECTED WHAT DO WE DO MY EMAIL IS [XXX] TEL [XXX] MY NAME IS [XXX] HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED KIN…
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MELTING DASHBOARD RECALL NOTICE LAST YEAR ,FROM SCANLON FORT MYERS FLORIDA ,NO ACTION ON REPLACEMENT ,NO DATE OF REPLACEMENT SCANLON STATED NO INVENTORY FOR REPLACEMENT WE HAVE GLARE AND CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAG AND WARNING LIGHTS EFFECTED WHAT DO WE DO MY EMAIL IS [XXX] TEL [XXX] MY NAME IS [XXX] HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED KIND REGARDS IM RETIRED AGED 69. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10945524
Mileage unknown · Nov 15, 2016
Electrical SystemEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX350. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THE NOISE WAS ONLY PRESENT FOR A FEW SECONDS, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAMSHAFT SENSORS WERE FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX350. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THE NOISE WAS ONLY PRESENT FOR A FEW SECONDS, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAMSHAFT SENSORS WERE FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 05/09/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE CAM GEARS. POSSIBLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. UPDATED 7/6/18*JB *TR
NHTSA ODI #10926202
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2016
Unknown Or Other
THE REAR DOOR HATCHBACK RUBBER HANDLE HAS MELTED & DRIPPED ON THE BUMPER. IF I TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR USING THE HANDLE, BLACK TARRY GOOP GETS ON MY HAND & VERY DIFFICULT TO GET OFF. THIS VEHICLE IS KEPT IN MY GARAGE IN ARKANSAS.
NHTSA ODI #10908754
120,000 miles · Sep 12, 2016
Engine
WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET IN MADISON WI,SEVERE OIL LOSS DUE TO HOSE TO OIL COOLER. PART WAS CHANGED BY MANUFACTURER FROM RUBBER HOSE TO METAL. THIS TELLS ME THEY KNOW IT IS A PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP IN MADISON WI SAYS THEY GET THIS REPAIR WEEKLY.
NHTSA ODI #10905950
140,000 miles · Sep 11, 2016
Unknown Or Other
RADIO DOESN'T HAVE ANY SOUND / VOLUME. LIGHT IS ON, STATIONS ARE LISTED AND CD TRACKS APPEAR. CANNOT ADJUST BASE, TREBLE, OR ANY OTHER SETTINGS ALTHOUGH THEY APPEAR WITH "0". CHECKED ALL FUSES RELATED TO THE AUDIO SYSTEM, NONE BLOWN. JUST HAPPENED LAST WEEK WHETHER CAR IS MOVING ON STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI #10905610
91,296 miles · Aug 25, 2016
Steering
I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH LEXUS FOR NOT ADDRESSING THE RACK AND PINION LEAKS THAT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE RX 350 MODELS. I AM NOT ALONE IN REPORTING THIS FAILURE OF A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM TO NHTSA. THE LEXUS DEALER THAT I TAKE MY CAR FOR SERVICE FOUND THESE LEAKS AT AROUND 91,000 MILES. TH…
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I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH LEXUS FOR NOT ADDRESSING THE RACK AND PINION LEAKS THAT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE RX 350 MODELS. I AM NOT ALONE IN REPORTING THIS FAILURE OF A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM TO NHTSA. THE LEXUS DEALER THAT I TAKE MY CAR FOR SERVICE FOUND THESE LEAKS AT AROUND 91,000 MILES. THE DEALER COULD NOT PROCEED WITH THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT AFTER DISCOVERING THE RACK AND PINION LEAKS. THE REPAIR COSTS THE DEALER ESTIMATED WAS $1320. I DO HOPE THAT NHTSA WILL INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10898602
Official recalls
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