Lexus RX350 Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus RX350 model year from 2007–2022 using 803 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 12 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2009, which drew far more complaints than other RX350 years at the same age. The best years are 2020, 2014 and 2022.

15model years
803complaints
12recalls
2007, 2008worst years
2020, 2014best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus RX350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202210−59%—Window & WiperGood
20207−80%1Fuel SystemGood
201931−28%3Fuel SystemAverage
201818−58%1Fuel SystemGood
201746typical3BrakeAverage
2016581.3×3AirbagAverage
201542−19%1EngineAverage
201415−69%—AirbagGood
201329−46%1BodyGood
201233−35%1AccelerationAverage
201130−43%1BrakeGood
2010942.0×1AccelerationAvoid
2009971.8×—SteeringCaution
20081262.2×—BodyAvoid
20071672.8×1EngineAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median RX350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus RX350 problems

Latest Lexus RX350 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

NHTSA recall 21V-043 · Feb 3, 2021 · 1,081 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Remedy: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 18V-211 · Apr 3, 2018 · 6,046 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018.

Air bags › Side/window

NHTSA recall 18V-085 · Jan 31, 2018 · 48,672 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018.

All 12 Lexus RX350 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus RX350 should you avoid?

2007, 2008, 2010 and 2009 — these years have the most complaints relative to other RX350 years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2007.

What is the best year for the Lexus RX350?

2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other RX350 years at the same age, followed by 2014 and 2022. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Lexus RX350 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (134), speed control & acceleration (128) and body & structure (94). Engine complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus RX350 had?

12 recalls across 2007–2022. The model year with the most is 2016. See all Lexus RX350 recalls by year.

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.