Most common 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus RX Hybrid complaints by model year
Best RX Hybrid years: 2023, 2015, 2024. Years to avoid: 2006, 2008, 2007. Compare all years →
2010 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011.
Remedy: Toyota and Lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle.
What 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid owners say
Engine & cooling
Oil cooler hose complete rupture while driving 55 MPH, no oil light illuminated. Less than a minute later all oil drained out, blue fire ball ignited out back of car & engine froze up having catastrophic consequences. Thankfully my daughter was not injured only stranded. However car is dead. 8 years of regularly maintenance servicing at the Lexus dealership & buying a new Lexus, no one ever mentioned this oil cooler hose defect issue
In October my wife was returning from a 9.5 hours trip with 1 fuel stop approx 4 hours from home. Exiting i95 the car had numerous warning lights with a complete loss of power (vsc, check Hybrid system, AWD system and others). She coasted the car to a parking lot, attempted to turn it off and back on, but there was still no engine or drive power. All dash lights working. We had the car towedto our home and I tested the battery and charging voltage, then had the battery load tested and found to be bad. Purchased an optima yellow top battery and all other dash warnings ceased. In November, again returning from a trip exiting i95 the car stalled and displayed only the check Hybrid and AWD lights. This time turned the car off for 30 seconds and then back on. The engine turned on and Hybrid motor function resumed with the "check Hybrid light" still illuminated. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 RX Hybrid rates average: 20% fewer complaints than a typical year of the RX Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid?
The engine & cooling — 3 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (2) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid have?
There is 1 recall for the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid, the most recent from June 29, 2012 (accelerator pedal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus RX Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2015 and 2024. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006, 2008 and 2007. See the full Lexus RX Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 61,000 miles; 43% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.