KnownCarProblems2010 Lexus RX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lexus RX, most often about the engine (30% of complaints, typically around 112,500 miles). It is the most complained-about RX model year since 2000.
Complaints77
Recalls0
Crashes reported9
Fires reported0
Injuries reported3
Most common 2010 Lexus RX problems
Engine
23 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 112,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
My oil cooler line busted and did not know till I got home thank god the engine did not seize. Come to find out the line is made of rubber and not metal. I understand Lexus is aware but they are not calling for a recall. I th8nk they should pay for work performed
I was slowly entering from i15 to h-78 west. Suddenly car began to rev and accelerate as if I was flooring gas pedal. I jabbed at pedal a couple times and hit brakes...it stopped within a few seconds....not sure if what I did had anything to do with it stopping. My gas pedal is not sticky and smoothly adjusts. My…
Brakes
16 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
I was driving my new Lexus 450h (2,000 miles) in a fresh light snow (1.5 to 2 inches) in incline village nv at 25 miles per hour on a slight decline when I depressed the brake pedal to slow down for a curve a few hundred feet away. It locked the wheels immediately and as a result I had no steering control. Given that…
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus rx450h. While driving approximately 25 MPH the contact drove over a bump in the road while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle stalled and suddenly the brakes disengaged. The contact stated the failure occurred several times and caused a rear end collision with another vehicle. There…
Speed control
10 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles.
Service brakes, march 13, 2011 - mansfield ma I purchased my 2010 Lexus RX 450h in december 2010. Ever since I bought it, I have noticed that from time to time, when I press the brake pedal, the car seems to surge forward(!) momentarily before it slows down. This happens most frequently. It will happen even if I am…
I was driving a 2010 Lexus rx450h on a highway at @60 MPH when it accelerated on its own to @80 MPH within a few seconds. It responded to the brake and I exited the highway. I had the vehicle previously checked by the dealer, rallye Lexus in glen cove ny, and they said they were no problems. The dealer and factory…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 13%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…
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
Steering
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
We bought a Lexus 450h 3 month ago. On last saturday, when the car hit curb at starting speed, the steer wheel turns 90 degree. The left front tire has only very small impact, some dust mark can be easily wiped off. The car is still drivable, but we are afraid that this car may loss control very easily, especially…
Lexus hybrid SUV 2010 rx450h. Car was in snow setting and when I tried to brake on a light snow surface, there was no response from the brakes and I also was unable to steer. I continued forward until I reached clear pavement and was then able to brake. This happened 3 times today under the same conditions. Luckily no…
Electrical
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: instrument panel, ignition.
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…
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Lexus rx450h. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 118,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was 183,000.
Fuel system
6 complaints · 8%I was slowly entering from i15 to h-78 west. Suddenly car began to rev and accelerate as if I was flooring gas pedal. I jabbed at pedal a couple times and hit brakes...it stopped within a few seconds....not sure if what I did had anything to do with it stopping. My gas pedal is not sticky and smoothly adjusts. My…
Noticed a check engine light and slip indicator on - next day my car lost complete power in the middle of a city road ' vehicle was traveling about 15-20 MPH. When attempting to restart it would roughly engage then shut down again. Contacted a certified local Lexus mechanic had the car towed to his shop. After…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 4%Firestone tire 235/75/19 dueler h/l 400 tire has hair line splits on side wall that cause tire to go flat. This is a new Lexus rx450 with only 2,800 miles, car did not bump a curb,pot hole or been in a accident. Lexus auto dealer will replace the tire at a cost to me.
Lexus RX 450h. 2010. Was purchased brand new from the dealership. All maintenance was performed at the same dealership the car was purchased. Single owner. Twenty months later (at 34,000 miles) all 4 tires are no longer good at the inner edge. Two possibilities: 1) the tires were bad quality; 2) the dealership failed…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Lexus RX recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Lexus RX
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus RX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (23 complaints, typically around 112,500 miles); brakes (16 complaints, typically around 2,000 miles); speed control (10 complaints, typically around 4,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus RX have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Lexus RX. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Lexus RX?
- It is the most complained-about RX model year since 2000, with 77 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.