10 of the
107 complaints about the 2010 Lexus RX are about the
other systems — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
105,500 miles.
I was not made aware of the recall on the rubber oil cooler hoses. The rubber hoses malfunctioned and all the oil leaked out on 4/13/2026. I paid to have fixed. Lexus kept the hoses. This could have ruined my engine, caused an explosion or fire. When the warning light came on I stopped driving. Lexus would not discuss the issue. I am concerned I was never made aware of this issue. I bought the vehicle in 2012 at the dealership and all service has been done there.
NHTSA complaint #11731327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montgomery, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The suv pulls hard to the right when accelerating and has almost driven me off the road. it does it at random times and its super dangerous
NHTSA complaint #11722501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brookline, MA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
unknown
NHTSA complaint #11667070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tempe, AZ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased this vehicle. It was advertised with 117,000 miles and I did an auto check and I was asked to verify if that was the correct mileage on the vehicle because the last check-in showed the vehicle to have over 250,000 miles on it so I am concerned that this vehicle misrepresented the mileage and possibly turned back the odometer.
NHTSA complaint #11652014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boxford, MA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a known issue in the form of a Warranty Policy Bulletin and I believe a recall in Canada for a faulty engine oil cooler line that was made of rubber and fails under heat (now replaced by metal lines). This happened to my daughter after a hot day and she pulled away from the driveway the next day. Almost all of the oil leaked out and we stopped the car and had it towed to a Lexus dealership. When it was inspected, it was confirmed this was the issue, and there was a noise in the engine. I have a concern that further engine problems may have resulted in a loose bearing needing compete replacement. This has yet to be confirmed, but seems consistent with the many discussion boards that mention this exact issue.
NHTSA complaint #11545678 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The speakers in my car made a loud noise and I thought someone hit my car. Ever since then it’ll keep happening and it’ll startle me when I’m driving. Sometimes my speakers would have really loud static sound and it’s impossible to turn it off. It’s extremely dangerous to be startled like that when I’m driving.
NHTSA complaint #11483543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesMercer Island, WA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY OFFRAMP ALONE ABOUT 10 PM MONDAY AUGUST 31 OUR SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED OUTWARD. THERE WAS A BOOM IN THE CAR, THAT SEEMED LIKE A TENSION RELEASE IN THE FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) OF THE VEHICLE. WE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED BUT WHEN WE STOPPED AT HOME REALIZED THE SUNROOF HAD BROKEN OUTWARD, GLASS SPILLED DOWN INTO THE VEHICLE WHEN I OPENED THE SUNROOF COVER.
NHTSA complaint #11352942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 milesHighland Village, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MAJOR OIL LEAKING FROM A FAULTY ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE WHILE CAR IS MOVING OR TURNED ON. OIL IS ALL OVER ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE, BACK BUMPER, BACK WINDSHIELD & WIPER AND INSIDE OF TIRES. GARAGE FLOOR AND DRIVEWAY HAVE OIL SPLATTERED EVERYWHERE. THE WHOLE BACK OF CAR IS COVER IN OIL. AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR LEXUS RX 350/450H MODELS BETWEEN 2009-2011. NO OIL OR ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. EVEN AFTER THE FAULTY PART IS REPAIRED, MY CONCERN THEN BECOMES POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE FROM LACK OF OIL.
NHTSA complaint #11330770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesBlaine, MN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OIL COOLING LINE BUSTED AND COMPLETELY EMPTIED OIL ALL OVER THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES AND HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PULL OVER
NHTSA complaint #11256891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesHuntsville, AL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE RADIO AND CD PLAYER AND SIRIUS RADIO STATIONS WILL SWITCH FROM FM TO SIRIUS RADIO STATION. OR, THE CD PLAYER WILL STOP AND EJECT THE CD AND SWITCH TO SIRIUS RADIO STATION. OR, THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL JUST SHUT OFF AND YOU HAVE TO TRY TO GET IT BACK ON BY PUSHING BUTTONS ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION DRIVING ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MANY YEARS AND CONTINUES.
NHTSA complaint #11063824 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.