2010 Lexus RX

157 serious complaints of 192, the most about speed control (50) and engine (34); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 1 recall.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2010 lexus rx350. The contact stated that while riving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a rapid pace. The vehicle continued to accelerate as the brakes were applied. The driver was able to shift into neutral and turned the engine off.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the speed control, Aug 2012

“Bought a used 2010 lexus rx 450h 3.5l with 130,000 miles. At approximately 132,000 miles while driving on the highway, oil cooler line suddenly exploded without warning and vehicle lost all of its oil, full synthetic, within seconds. Oil splattered all over entire underbody. Vehicle completely un-drivable and had to be towed.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Nov 2020

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Region Letter: Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for repairs related to a leaking or seeping Engine Oil Cooler Pipe. Lexus is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to a leaking or seeping engine oil cooler pipe. (ZLC WEP, Jul 2014)
• Extended coverage The specific condition covered by this program is related to certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster Assembly. This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies. (20LE03, Sep 2020)
• Extended coverage Vehicles that did not have an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 but are affected by this condition are included in this Customer Support Program (19LE05). (19LE05, Oct 2019)
• Extended coverage Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. (KLG Dealer, Dec 2019)
• Repair program Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants (L-TT-0031-10, Jul 2013)
• Repair program Renotification Follow-Up Dealer Letter: The Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Owner Notification Letters (?owner letters?) will begin in late January 2018. (BSL Dealer, Jan 2018)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

192 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–30 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features