2010 LEXUS RX HYBRID
1 recalls, 13 complaints - 26 TSBs
12V305000 Jun 29, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
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 vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011. In July 2012, Toyota filed a def... Read more
Consequence
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
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 vehicles were notified during August 2012. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for... Read more
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
2 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 27, 2019
Incident date: Dec 9, 2018
I WAS DRIVING LAST MONTH (APPROX 1,07000 MILES) AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DASHBOARD DISPLAY HAD LIGHTS AND FLASHING MESSAGES THAT SAID THERE WAS AN ABS BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I DROVE IT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER (ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA) AND THEY GOT THE ERROR CODE C 1391 ABNORMAL LEAK IN ACCUMULATOR PUMP ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 8, 2018
Incident date: Feb 21, 2018
VEHICLE SAT IN MY DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT DURING A HEAVY RAIN THAT TURNED INTO FREEZING RAIN. THE NEXT MORNING WHEN I WENT TO START THE CAR A WARNING CAME ON TO CHECK THE HYBRID SYSTEM. WHEN CALLED, LEXUS SAID THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION/REPAIR. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TOWED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 8, 2018
Incident date: Feb 21, 2018
VEHICLE SAT IN MY DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT DURING A HEAVY RAIN THAT TURNED INTO FREEZING RAIN. THE NEXT MORNING WHEN I WENT TO START THE CAR A WARNING CAME ON TO CHECK THE HYBRID SYSTEM. WHEN CALLED, LEXUS SAID THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION/REPAIR. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TOWED... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 7, 2018
OIL COOLER HOSE COMPLETE RUPTURE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, NO OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LESS THAN A MINUTE LATER ALL OIL DRAINED OUT, BLUE FIRE BALL IGNITED OUT BACK OF CAR & ENGINE FROZE UP HAVING CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES. THANKFULLY MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT INJURED ONLY STRANDED. HOWEVER CAR IS DEAD. 8 YEA... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Mar 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 7, 2018
OIL COOLER HOSE COMPLETE RUPTURE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, NO OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LESS THAN A MINUTE LATER ALL OIL DRAINED OUT, BLUE FIRE BALL IGNITED OUT BACK OF CAR & ENGINE FROZE UP HAVING CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES. THANKFULLY MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT INJURED ONLY STRANDED. HOWEVER CAR IS DEAD. 8 YEA... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 15, 2018
Incident date: Feb 6, 2018
I HAVING BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS STARTING MY CAR THAT ARE BECOMING WORSE. THE PROBLEM STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, MID-2017. THE DEALERSHIP HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO DEFINITIVELY DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM, BUT SAID THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKE SENSOR. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR APPEARS TO START, BUT IT D... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 27, 2017
Incident date: Jan 23, 2017
IN OCTOBER MY WIFE WAS RETURNING FROM A 9.5 HOURS TRIP WITH 1 FUEL STOP APPROX 4 HOURS FROM HOME. EXITING I95 THE CAR HAD NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER (VSC, CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM, AWD SYSTEM AND OTHERS). SHE COASTED THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, ATTEMPTED TO TURN IT OFF AND BAC... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2017
Incident date: Jan 23, 2017
IN OCTOBER MY WIFE WAS RETURNING FROM A 9.5 HOURS TRIP WITH 1 FUEL STOP APPROX 4 HOURS FROM HOME. EXITING I95 THE CAR HAD NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER (VSC, CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM, AWD SYSTEM AND OTHERS). SHE COASTED THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, ATTEMPTED TO TURN IT OFF AND BAC... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Sep 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 450 HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK HYBRID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 15, 2011
Incident date: Dec 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX450 HYBRID. AR APPROXIMATELY 6:10AM ON SATURDAY DEC. 10TH, IN CLEAR WEATHER, WHILE OPERATING HER VEHICLE, SHE ENTERED A PARKING AREA AND BACKED INTO A YELLOW BARRIER POST AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE AGAIN REVE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 15, 2011
Incident date: Dec 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX450 HYBRID. AR APPROXIMATELY 6:10AM ON SATURDAY DEC. 10TH, IN CLEAR WEATHER, WHILE OPERATING HER VEHICLE, SHE ENTERED A PARKING AREA AND BACKED INTO A YELLOW BARRIER POST AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE AGAIN REVE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 29, 2011
Incident date: Nov 29, 2011
HYBRID VEHICLE + KELSEY IGNITION = DEADLY COMBINATION. WE ACCIDENTALLY LEFT OUR 2010 LEXUS RX450H IN THE GARAGE WITH THE IGNITION "ON" AND TURNED IN FOR THE NIGHT. SINCE IT IS A HYBRID, IT MAKES NO SOUND - EVEN WHEN "RUNNING". SO WE WERE UNAWARE THE IGNITION WAS STILL ON. MUCH LATER IN THE EVENI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 29, 2011
Incident date: Nov 29, 2011
HYBRID VEHICLE + KELSEY IGNITION = DEADLY COMBINATION. WE ACCIDENTALLY LEFT OUR 2010 LEXUS RX450H IN THE GARAGE WITH THE IGNITION "ON" AND TURNED IN FOR THE NIGHT. SINCE IT IS A HYBRID, IT MAKES NO SOUND - EVEN WHEN "RUNNING". SO WE WERE UNAWARE THE IGNITION WAS STILL ON. MUCH LATER IN THE EVENI... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 LEXUS RX HYBRID
26 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus Safety Re
Mar 31, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
KLG_Dealer Packa
Sep 12, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due t
KLG_Dealer Packa
Sep 12, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due t
KLG_Dealer Email
Sep 12, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Dealer Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to
KLG_Dealer Email
Sep 12, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to
KLG_Region Email
Sep 12, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to
KLG_Region Email
Sep 12, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to
L-SB-0110-17_Rev
Dec 14, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 14, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to exclude 2016 model year RX450h vehicles. ? The Production Change Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should b
L-TT-0235-17_Rev
Nov 28, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0218-17_Rev
Feb 12, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory. 1. First type is generation 6 or 7 which utilizes HDD (Hard Disc Drive). Pioneer models that begin with NXH, ha
LTT014513
Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
LTT000110A
Aug 6, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
LTT000110
Apr 10, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
LSB-0155-11
Dec 22, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE MIL ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) PRESENT IN SOME VEHICLES ENGINE. *PE
LSB-0154-11
Dec 21, 2011
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
LEXUS: BULLETIN WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPES, IN SOME VEHICLES, MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL SEEPAGE. *PE
LSB-0128-11
Oct 6, 2011
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LEXUS: A CONDITION, EXHIBIT BY SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING THE VISIBILITY OF DUST OR POWDER LOCATED IN THE HVAC VENTS. A CLEANING PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED WITH A NEW DESIGNED EVAPORATOR AND HVAC SYSTEM, TO ADDRESS CONDITION. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LEXUS RX HYBRID
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE11005
Opened: Feb 15, 2011 , Closed: Jul 20, 2011
Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall
In a June 29, 2011 letter to NHTSA, Toyota submitted a Defect Information Report regarding a safety recall of certain Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h vehicles to address a defect condition with the hybrid inverter assembly (NHTSA Recall No. 11V-342).Toyota's letter identified a defect rela... Read more
LEXUS RX HYBRID - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS RX HYBRID across all model years (2004, 2025).
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Total Recalls
474
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
80
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
LEXUS RX HYBRID - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 2010 (current) | 1 | 13 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 78 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 75 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 214 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |