Lexus RX 350 Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus RX 350 model year from 2013 using 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No RX 350 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
30complaints
0recalls
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Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus RX 350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201330——BrakeLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median RX 350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus RX 350 problems

  • Brakesworst: 2013
    930%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2013
    620%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2013
    517%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2013
    413%
  • Air bagsworst: 2013
    413%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2013
    413%
  • Steeringworst: 2013
    413%
  • Other / not specified
    310%
  • Body & structureworst: 2013
    310%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2013
    27%
  • Lightsworst: 2013
    13%
  • Suspensionworst: 2013
    13%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2013
    13%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2013
    13%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus RX 350 should you avoid?

None of the Lexus RX 350 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Lexus RX 350 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (9), electrical system (6) and speed control & acceleration (5). Brake complaints peak in the 2013 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus RX 350 had?

0 recalls across 2013.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.