2012 LEXUS RX350
1 recalls, 46 complaints - 319 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating
14V054000 Feb 12, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect Description
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within ... Read more
Consequence
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Complaint Statistics
46 total complaints
17 crashes 4 fires 22 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 20, 2020
Incident date: Jul 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI PENSACOLA LOCATED AT 6303 PENSACOLA B... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 5, 2020
Incident date: Apr 15, 2020
THE CFEI (CERTIFIED FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR) FIRE LIEUTENANT/INVESTIGATOR WITH THE CITY OF FT. LAUDERDALE'S FIRE DEPT, WHO ALSO RESPONDED TO MY 911 CALL, HAD POINTED OUT AND EXPLAINED TO ME THE INTENSITY OF FLAME, HEAT AND BURN PATTERN IN THE ENGINE AND STATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANI... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jul 5, 2020
Incident date: Apr 15, 2020
THE CFEI (CERTIFIED FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR) FIRE LIEUTENANT/INVESTIGATOR WITH THE CITY OF FT. LAUDERDALE'S FIRE DEPT, WHO ALSO RESPONDED TO MY 911 CALL, HAD POINTED OUT AND EXPLAINED TO ME THE INTENSITY OF FLAME, HEAT AND BURN PATTERN IN THE ENGINE AND STATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANI... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 5, 2020
Incident date: Apr 15, 2020
THE CFEI (CERTIFIED FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR) FIRE LIEUTENANT/INVESTIGATOR WITH THE CITY OF FT. LAUDERDALE'S FIRE DEPT, WHO ALSO RESPONDED TO MY 911 CALL, HAD POINTED OUT AND EXPLAINED TO ME THE INTENSITY OF FLAME, HEAT AND BURN PATTERN IN THE ENGINE AND STATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANI... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Jan 3, 2020
Incident date: Dec 6, 2019
I WAS BROADSIDED ON MY DRIVERS DOOR AND NOT 1 AIRBAG WENT OFF. THE OFFICER SAID SHE WAS DRIVING AT LEAST 40MPH. I HAD LEFT THE STOP SIGN TO MAKE MY LEFT HAND TURN WHEN IT OCCURED. MY CAR WAS TOTALED
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Oct 15, 2019
Incident date: Aug 17, 2019
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2013 LEXUS RX350. ON AUGUST 14, 2019 AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND ROLLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, WITH MY FOOT ONLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CAR HIT A CURB AND GAVE ME THE TIME TO REACT AND APPLIED ENOUGH BRAKE PRESSURE TO ST... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Oct 15, 2019
Incident date: Aug 17, 2019
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2013 LEXUS RX350. ON AUGUST 14, 2019 AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND ROLLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, WITH MY FOOT ONLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CAR HIT A CURB AND GAVE ME THE TIME TO REACT AND APPLIED ENOUGH BRAKE PRESSURE TO ST... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 15, 2019
Incident date: Aug 17, 2019
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2013 LEXUS RX350. ON AUGUST 14, 2019 AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND ROLLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, WITH MY FOOT ONLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CAR HIT A CURB AND GAVE ME THE TIME TO REACT AND APPLIED ENOUGH BRAKE PRESSURE TO ST... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Apr 23, 2019
Incident date: Apr 14, 2019
DURING DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY SUDDENLY THE WHOLE VEHICLE IS SHAKING AND REDUCED SPEED SUDDENLY; ALL KIND OF ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON AS HAVE TO PULL ASIDE ON THE HIGHWAY. HAVE TO TOW THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND FOUND THAT CYLINDER VALVE SPRING INSIDE THE ENGINE HAS BROKEN AS THE CAR ON... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 12, 2019
Incident date: Apr 8, 2019
VEHICLE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 32K APPRX GARAGE KEPT. FRONT PASSENGER BELT LOCKS FREQUENTLY. ALSO THE STEERING GOT HARD. NO LEAKING OF ANY SORT OF OIL TOO. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED BUT SCARED IF STEERING MOTION WOULD FREEZE.
STEERING
Apr 12, 2019
Incident date: Apr 8, 2019
VEHICLE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 32K APPRX GARAGE KEPT. FRONT PASSENGER BELT LOCKS FREQUENTLY. ALSO THE STEERING GOT HARD. NO LEAKING OF ANY SORT OF OIL TOO. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED BUT SCARED IF STEERING MOTION WOULD FREEZE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 4, 2019
Incident date: Feb 28, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON I-15 NEAR ST. GEORGE ON AN OVERCAST, BUT DRY ROAD, WE HEARD A LOUD BANG OR THUMP ON OUR VEHICLE. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE NEAR. WE COULD FIND NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. WHILE LISTENING TO A NEWS REPORT LAST EVENING, INVOLVING A PROBLEM WITH SPONTANEOUS SHATTERING O... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 23, 2019
Incident date: Sep 10, 2018
BOTH WHEELS ARE NOT STOPPING AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR HAS A SLIGHT JUMP FORWARD WHEN YOU EXPECT TO BE TOTALLY STOPPED. THE CAR HAS NEW FRONT AND BACK BRAKES.
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 23, 2019
Incident date: Sep 10, 2018
BOTH WHEELS ARE NOT STOPPING AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR HAS A SLIGHT JUMP FORWARD WHEN YOU EXPECT TO BE TOTALLY STOPPED. THE CAR HAS NEW FRONT AND BACK BRAKES.
Crash
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nov 17, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2018
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS NOT WORKING, IT LIGHTS UP, STANDING, IM MOTION ALL THE TIME, I AM AFRAID IF I HAVE A WIFE OR LOVE ONE ON THAT SEAT
AIR BAGS
Nov 17, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2018
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS NOT WORKING, IT LIGHTS UP, STANDING, IM MOTION ALL THE TIME, I AM AFRAID IF I HAVE A WIFE OR LOVE ONE ON THAT SEAT
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 8, 2017
Incident date: Sep 27, 2017
VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED ON HIGHWAY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ABS MALFUNCTION, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ALL POPPED UP ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP ERASED THAT LIGHTS, VEHICLE GAVE SAME WARNING LIGHTS WITH POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION LIGHT TOO WITH OTHER WARNING LIGHTS WITHIN 24 HRS, WITH COMPLETE STOP ON ROAD... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 24, 2017
Incident date: Jun 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 22, 2017
Incident date: Jul 11, 2017
JULY 11TH 2017 AT AROUND 220PM PST, THE LEXUS RX350 2012, EXPERIENCE A VERY DANGEROUS FAILURE. EARLIER THAT WEEK I NOTICED ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY, WHERE IT WOULD TAKE ONE OR MORE PUSHES TO THE START BUTTON FOR THE CAR TO TURN ON. BUT ON THIS DATE, I HAD JUST PARKED THE CAR ON A ROAD WITH AN SLIGHT I... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2017
Incident date: Jul 11, 2017
JULY 11TH 2017 AT AROUND 220PM PST, THE LEXUS RX350 2012, EXPERIENCE A VERY DANGEROUS FAILURE. EARLIER THAT WEEK I NOTICED ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY, WHERE IT WOULD TAKE ONE OR MORE PUSHES TO THE START BUTTON FOR THE CAR TO TURN ON. BUT ON THIS DATE, I HAD JUST PARKED THE CAR ON A ROAD WITH AN SLIGHT I... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 22, 2017
Incident date: Jul 11, 2017
JULY 11TH 2017 AT AROUND 220PM PST, THE LEXUS RX350 2012, EXPERIENCE A VERY DANGEROUS FAILURE. EARLIER THAT WEEK I NOTICED ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY, WHERE IT WOULD TAKE ONE OR MORE PUSHES TO THE START BUTTON FOR THE CAR TO TURN ON. BUT ON THIS DATE, I HAD JUST PARKED THE CAR ON A ROAD WITH AN SLIGHT I... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 13, 2017
Incident date: Dec 22, 2016
I WAS STOPPED TURNING RIGHT FORM ONE CITY STREET ONTO ANOTHER CITY STREET WHEN I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SEAT BELT STOP ME FROM CAREENING FORWARD IN THE SEAT CAUSING MY HEAD TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I RECEIVED A CUT OVER MY RIGHT EYE FROM THE IMPACT.
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Jan 13, 2017
Incident date: Dec 22, 2016
I WAS STOPPED TURNING RIGHT FORM ONE CITY STREET ONTO ANOTHER CITY STREET WHEN I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SEAT BELT STOP ME FROM CAREENING FORWARD IN THE SEAT CAUSING MY HEAD TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I RECEIVED A CUT OVER MY RIGHT EYE FROM THE IMPACT.
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 8, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FELT ABNORMAL AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. TWO WEEKS LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A U TURN, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 2, 2016
Incident date: Dec 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK AND POWERING OFF THE VEHICLE, SHE ATTEMPTED TO EXIT WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED AWAY. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE ROLLED OVER HER BUTTOCKS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT RE... Read more
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 13, 2015
Incident date: Aug 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE DOOR AND INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER AND... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 13, 2015
Incident date: Aug 8, 2015
INITIALLY FELT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCH FOWARD ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AFTER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE AT WORK AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. HAD TO HIT BRAKES, BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND THEN SLOWLY START FORWARD AGAIN. ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. THE VEH... Read more
Crash
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2015
THE TRACTION LIGHT AND SKID CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Mar 20, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2015
THE TRACTION LIGHT AND SKID CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
FIRST PART OF COMPLAINT JUST IN CASE IT DID NOT GO THRU THE FIRST TIME. DEAR SIRS, I'M WRITING TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. THEY HAVE CONTRACTED ME AS A VEHICLE ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTIONIST IN PUERTO RICO. I NEED TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE MADE ANY INQUIRIES IN THE FUEL DELIVERY AND PROPUL... Read more
Crash
3 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
FIRST PART OF COMPLAINT JUST IN CASE IT DID NOT GO THRU THE FIRST TIME. DEAR SIRS, I'M WRITING TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. THEY HAVE CONTRACTED ME AS A VEHICLE ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTIONIST IN PUERTO RICO. I NEED TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE MADE ANY INQUIRIES IN THE FUEL DELIVERY AND PROPUL... Read more
Crash
3 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
CONTINUATION OF MY REPORT. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE SAME SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED BUT IN REVERSE AS THE DRIVER WAS LEAVING HER HOME AND THIS TIME SHE COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, GOING THRU THE CONCRETE FENCE OF HER FRONT NEIGHBOR TAKING A SIDE OF THE NEIGHBOR HOUSE, DOWN A HILL AND HITTING TWO A... Read more
Crash
3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
CONTINUATION OF MY REPORT. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE SAME SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED BUT IN REVERSE AS THE DRIVER WAS LEAVING HER HOME AND THIS TIME SHE COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, GOING THRU THE CONCRETE FENCE OF HER FRONT NEIGHBOR TAKING A SIDE OF THE NEIGHBOR HOUSE, DOWN A HILL AND HITTING TWO A... Read more
Crash
3 injured
SUSPENSION
Nov 12, 2013
Incident date: Jun 24, 2013
I HAD REPORTED ROUGH RIDE TO SALES SPECIALIST AND SERVICE DEPT. IT WAS ATTRIBUTED TO NEW SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS AND POSSIBLE TIRE PRESSURE. TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOWERED HOWEVER ROUGH RIDE PERSISTED. DURING THE 12 MONTH 10K FULL MAINTENANCE SERVICE OF RX350 BOTH REAR SHOCKS WERE FOUND LEAKING AN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 8, 2013
Incident date: Sep 5, 2013
AFTER EXITING A PARKING LOT BY BACKING OUT, LEXUS RX 350 DRIVER PRECEDED TO THE PARKING LOT EXIT. UPON MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN TOWARDS THE EXIT, THE CAR IMMEDIATELY LURCHED FORWARD AND DESPITE THE DRIVERS ATTEMPT TO STOP THE CAR BY APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE CAR HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR. THE RX 350 CAME... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 25, 2013
Incident date: Sep 21, 2013
I WISH TO INFORM YOU ABOUT A SERIOUS INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 WHILE DRIVING MY LEXUS 350 AWD 2012. I WAS PARKING THE CAR. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND I WAS ABOUT TO REVERSE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SELF ACCELERATED AND WENT UP A 45 DEGREE EMBANKMENT. THE CAR DROVE OVER VER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 22, 2013
Incident date: May 1, 2013
I HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 2012 LEXUS ON 5/1/13. I PULLED OUT OF A GAS STATION UNTO THE ROAD AND STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT BEHIND A CAR CARRIER WHICH WAS STOPPED ALREADY. WHEN I STOPPED, MY CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. WHEN THE POLICE CAME, THEY CITED ME BECAUSE I HIT THE TRUCK. W... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 29, 2013
Incident date: Apr 24, 2013
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT APPROX. 3 MPH AND BEING LESS THAN A FOOT FROM WHERE I WOULD HAVE FULLY STOPPED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AS THE ENGINE RACED AT A VERY HIGH RPM. I WAS ABLE TO TURN MY WHEEL QUICKLY TO THE LEFT TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. AT THAT SA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 11, 2013
Incident date: Apr 11, 2013
HI, I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU ABOUT A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE I DISCOVERED IN THE LEXUS RX350, THE CAR IS KEYLESS AND YOU JUST NEED TO PUSH A BUTTON TO START AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE SAFETY PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF WHEN PUSHING THE BUTTON EVEN IF THE CAR IS STILL IN D=DRIVE AND THE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 13, 2013
Incident date: Apr 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH AUTOMATICALLY CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 9, 2012
Incident date: Apr 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD A FEW FEET BUT THEN DECCELERATED AND DRIFTED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 30, 2012
Incident date: Jun 25, 2012
ON 6/25/2012- AT 7:10 AM, I WAS PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPOT FOR MY VEHICLE IN MY HOSPITAL PARKING LOT FOR A SCHEDULED SURGICAL CASE, WHERE I WORK AS AN OB/GYN PHYSICIAN/SURGEON . AS I TURNED TO THE PARKING SPOT AT THE USUAL, APPROXIMATELY 2-4 MILES /HR SPEED ( THE SPEED AT WHICH NORMALLY ONE PARKS... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Apr 4, 2012
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
THE CAR, A 2012 LEXUS RX350, WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM A CALIFORNIA LEXUS DEALER ON JANUARY 30, 2012. THE PROBLEM, WHICH MANIFESTS EVERY TWO OR THREE DAYS, IS A DELAY OF SEVERAL SECONDS BETWEEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ACTUAL ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN ACCELERATION EVENTUALLY OCCURS, I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2012
Incident date: Feb 17, 2012
I WAS TOLD THAT A CIRCUT BREAKER FAILED UNDER THE DASH ,AS TO THE CAUSE. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW AND HAD SOME STRANGE ELECTRIAL ISSUES. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 27, 2011
Incident date: Dec 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 16, 2011
Incident date: Dec 3, 2011
I BOUGHT THE NEW CAR FROM A LEXUS DEALER IN NJ ON SATURDAY 12/03/2011. RIGHT AFTER THE CAR WAS DELIVERED TO ME AND AS I DROVE THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP, I NOTICED THAT RPM SURGED WHENEVER GEAR UPSHIFTED SPECIALLY IN 15-40 MPH RANGE. MY WIFE ALSO NOTICED THE SAME ISSUE. WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 LEXUS RX350
2012 Lexus RX350 SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 16.4% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 LEXUS RX350
319 manufacturer communications from 165 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 51 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 41 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 28 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 15 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 13 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 12 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 11 |
KLG Technical In
Dec 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
KLG Dealer Packa
Dec 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
19LE05 Technical
Dec 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
19LE05 Dealer Pa
Dec 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
L-SB-0006-22
Mar 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retai
L-SB-0004-22
Feb 24, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purp
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 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
L-SB-0018-14 Obs
Jul 26, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.
L-SB-0024-21
Jul 26, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX? Tip) is avail
Lexus Safety Re
Mar 31, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-TT-0281-20 Rev
Mar 16, 2021
200000 WHEELS
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functio
L-TT-0281-20 Rev
Mar 16, 2021
010000 STEERING
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functio
L-TT-0294-20
Oct 30, 2020
138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0294-20
Oct 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
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
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-TT-0235-17 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0235-17 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-TT-0235-17 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0023-20
Jun 23, 2020
200000 WHEELS
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-TT-0284-20
Mar 26, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunction with the repair manual to set the angle of the front mi
L-TT-0281-20
Mar 9, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functi
L-TT-0281-20
Mar 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functi
L-TT-0281-20
Mar 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functi
L-SB-0060-13 Obs
Feb 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
L-SB-0003-20
Feb 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bull
KLG_Dealer Packa
Dec 10, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG. The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject v
19LE05 - Dealer
Dec 10, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG.
19LE05 - Dealer
Dec 10, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG.
L-SB-0170-17_Rev
Dec 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 10, 2019 Rev2: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. Any
L-SB-0170-17_Rev
Dec 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 10, 2019 Rev2: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. Any
KLG_Dealer Packa
Dec 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG. The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject v
L-TT-0235-17_Rev
Nov 18, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0235-17_Rev
Nov 18, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
19LE05 - Dealer
Oct 17, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is 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
19LE05-KLG - TI-
Oct 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ?
19LE05 - Region
Oct 17, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is 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
19LE05 - Area Le
Oct 17, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is 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 in
L-TT-0221-17_Rev
Oct 11, 2019
010000 STEERING
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth? Audio functions a
KLG - Dealer Pac
Oct 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Package: 10/02/19 KLG: Vehicle applicability for remedy in relation to Safety Connect Subscription. The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using
KLG_Area Letter_
Sep 12, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Area Letter: 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 i
KLG_Area Letter_
Sep 12, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Area Letter: 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 i
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_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
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_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 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
L-SB-0018-14_Rev
Jun 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 13, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles. March 13, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts
L-TT-0235-17_Rev
Nov 28, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0221-17Rev1
Mar 22, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
L-TT-0221-17Rev1
Mar 22, 2018
353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
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
L-SB-0021-14_Obs
Jan 24, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.
L-SB-0001-18
Jan 22, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 * 2018 model yea
L-SB-0001-18
Jan 22, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 * 2018 model yea
L-SB-0014-16_Rev
Jan 19, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 19, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awaren
L-TT-0235-17
Dec 8, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0227-17
Aug 2, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TT: An error message is received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future. Please discontinue DCM activations utilizing Techstream until further notice.
L-TT-0221-17
Mar 30, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin is regarding the Diagnosis of Bluetooth Connectivity Complaints: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle wh
L-SB-0014-08_Rev
Mar 22, 2017
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some
L-SB-0018-14_Rev
Mar 13, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 13, 2017 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obst
L-TT-0218-17
Feb 21, 2017
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.
L-SB-0060-13 Rev
Nov 10, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin
L-SB-0074-09 Rev
Oct 11, 2016
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 11, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2011 ? 2015 model year RX 330 and RX 350 vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some RX 330/350 vehicles may
L-SB-0074-09 Rev
Oct 11, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 11, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2011 ? 2015 model year RX 330 and RX 350 vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some RX 330/350 vehicles may
L-SB-0074-09 Rev
Oct 11, 2016
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 11, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2011 ? 2015 model year RX 330 and RX 350 vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some RX 330/350 vehicles may
L-SB-0083-13 Rev
Oct 5, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
L-SB-0083-13 Rev
Oct 5, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
L-SB-0083-13 Rev
Oct 5, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
L-SB-0084-16
Sep 30, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: Some 2010 - 2015 model year Lexus vehicles with the RES+ accessory may exhibit a condition of not being able to remote start the vehicle through their smart phone application in some areas. The user will receive a mobile device messag
L-SB-0086-16
Sep 30, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicl
L-SB-0086-16
Sep 30, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicl
L-SB-0086-16
Sep 30, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicl
L-SB-0021-14 Rev
Sep 19, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated.
L-TT-0202-16
May 6, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING HOMELINK.
L-TT-0202-16
May 6, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING HOMELINK.
L-TT-0202-16
May 6, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TT: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
L-TT-0200-16
Apr 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: When replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) follow the instructions below.
L-SB-0011-13 Rev
Apr 13, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for inspecting and adjusting World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) level at normal vehicle operating temperature. Note: The following adjustment procedures are for U660E/F tran
L-SB-0014-16
Mar 17, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
LSB: The purpose of this Technical Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in Lexus vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner's
LSB001416
Mar 17, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Leather Care Best Practices.
LSB001416
Mar 17, 2016
220000 SEATS
Leather Care Best Practices.
L-SB-0014-16
Mar 17, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
LSB: THE PURPOSE OF THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS TO ELEVATE AWARENESS AND PROVIDE BEST PRACTICES FOR LEATHER CARE IN LEXUS VEHICLES. AS AN ADDITIONAL RESOURCE, IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY LEATHER SEATS, THE VEHICLE OWNER'S
LSB-0020-15 Rev1
Mar 4, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, paristic drain, or while demonstrating vehi
LSB-0020-15 Rev1
Mar 4, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, paristic drain, or while demonstrating vehi
L-SB-0020-15 REV
Mar 4, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: WHILE A VEHICLE IS IN INVENTORY, THE BATTERY IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS THAT CAN REDUCE ITS PERFORMANCE AND LIFE. BATTERIES CAN BECOME DISCHARGED DUE TO AN EXTENDED STORAGE PERIOD, TEMPERATURE, PARISTIC DRAIN, OR WHILE DEMONSTRATING VEHI
L-TT-0144-13 Rev
Nov 12, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no lon
L-TT-0144-13 Rev
Nov 12, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no lon
L-TT-0144-13 REV
Nov 12, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY ENCOUNTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS SUCH AS: DIFFICULTY TO PAIR THE PHONE. INTERMITTENT BLUETOOTH FAILURE TO CONNECT TO THE VEHICLE WHEN FIRST TURNING ON THE VEHICLE. VARIOUS BLUETOOTH AUDIO FUNCTIONS ARE NO LON
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LEXUS RX350 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS RX350 across all model years (2004, 2023).
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Total Recalls
1,065
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
203
Reported Crashes
32
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
LEXUS RX350 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 41 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 30 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 78 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 58 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 2012 (current) | 1 | 46 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 49 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 123 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 114 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 160 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 210 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |