Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus RX350, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure7
- Unknown or other6
- Electrical system5
- Vehicle speed control4
- Service brakes4
- Exterior lighting3
- Air bags2
- Engine2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Equipment1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In New Zealand
67 2013 cars are on the New Zealand register; 18% arrived as used imports, 81% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 1 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2013 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
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 2013 Lexus RX350: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10230353 | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 |
| 10230352 | DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022 |
| 10230351 | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 |
| 10230350 | DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022. |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10210374 | TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s). |
| 10207962 | TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Diagram (EWD) and/or Repair Manual. |
| 10207945 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205384 | DCM Activation is not Applicable when Safety Connect/Lexus enform service has expired |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 10205381 | Intermittent Audio from Podcasts on iPhones Running iOS 7.0 |
| 10205380 | How to play itunes radio using the vehicle's Audio System |
| 10205379 | Characteristics of Facetime Audio Calls using - All 2012-2014 My Models |
| 10205378 | When an iPhone is linked to the vehicle through Bluetooth, activation of the microphone on the iPhone will result in the vehicle display showing that an outgoing call is being made. |
| 10205375 | Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles |
| 10205372 | Text Reply Function Unavailable for iPhone |
| 10205370 | Navigation and Audio System Update/ Upgrade USB Directory |
| 10205369 | Navigation and Audio System Update/ Upgrade USB Directory |
| 10205368 | Phone Call History deletion Audio/Visual/Telematics All 2013-14 Lexus |
| 10205367 | Phone Call History Deletion on Vehicles with Entune - Audio/Visual/Telematics |
| 10205366 | Navigation/Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation - Audio/Visaul/Telematics |
| 10205365 | Vehicle no start, Start Stop Run Button LED - Lexus Models with Smart Key with LED |
| 10205363 | Suspension - Best Practice for Tire Totation/Nitrogen Filling |
| 10205361 | Adhesive & Sealant Cross Reference Information/ Engine Hybrid System |
| 10205360 | Adhesive & Sealant Cross Reference Information/ Engine Hybrid System |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)