Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus RX300, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train129
- Engine and engine cooling24
- Air bags14
- Vehicle speed control11
- Seat belts10
- Electrical system8
- Tires7
- Exterior lighting6
- Suspension6
- Service brakes, hydraulic6
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 16 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the United Kingdom
1 cars built in 1999 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LINES FAILS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL UNSTABLE COMPARED TO VEHICLES WITH PROPER REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO" POSITION.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 1999 Lexus RX300: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 632233 | INFORMATION ON REDUCING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT |
| 631815 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPAIR. *SLC |
| 628655 | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT |
| 627077 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *SLC |
| 625525 | SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTER CUP HOLDER. *TT |
| 622252 | INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB |
| 622010 | SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT |
| 619802 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT |
| 619796 | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT |
| 618462 | INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT |
| 615966 | ON CERTAIN RX MODELS, IF THE HEADLIGHT SWTICH IS SET TO THE AUTO POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT. UNDER THIS CONDITION, ONLY THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (USING HIGH BEAM AT REDUCED INTENSITY) ARE ILLUMINATED. THE XL-2 SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN HANDBOOK INVOLVES REPLACING THE BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WITH AN IMPROVED ONE. *TT |
| 615965 | SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN REGARDING BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 615964 | SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON TWO-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES WITH TRAC TO CORRECT AN ERROR WHERE THE TWO BRAKE LINES THAT CONTROLTHE REAR BRAKES WERE SWITCHED BETWEEN THE ABS / TRAC ACTUATOR AND THE BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. *TT |
| 615962 | TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING REAR HATCH LOCK IMPROVEMENT. *TT |
| 615961 | TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN TO REDUCE BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE OCCURING DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WHILE BACKING UP AND / OR WHILE TURNING. *TT |
| 615957 | TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT |
| 615952 | BRIEF INFORMATION ON GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT |
| 615951 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT |
| 615950 | SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REAR HATCH. *TT |
| 614071 | CONCERNS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WON'T LOCK / UNLOCK ELECTRICALLY WHEN OPERATING FROM THE MASTER SWITCH OR WIRELESS KEY, BUT WILL OPERATE WITH THE MANUAL CONTROL; THE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION CONTINUES TRANSMITTING DATA AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED; THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ILLIMINATED WITH THE DOORS CLOSED; THE POWER WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY FROM THE MASTER SWITCH; AND / OR THE ROOM LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON WHILE THE DOOR IS OPEN, THE ROOM LAMP SWITCH IS IN THE DOOR POSITION AND THE COURTESTY LAMP IN THE DOOR IS ON. *TT |
| 614063 | SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 612532 | SUBJECT REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT |
| 611197 | INFORMATION ON THE TRAILER WIRE HARNESS. *MJS |
| 610100 | SERVICE INFORMATION TO ELIMINATE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT |
| 610099 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT SHUDDER DURING THE 2-3 SHIFT UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION AND / OR ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ENGINE SEIZURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation