Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2010 Lexus RX450H, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags3
- Electrical system3
- Engine3
- Service brakes1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Hybrid propulsion system1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Seat belts1
- Fuel system, other1
- Vehicle speed control1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Registered new in Europe in 2010
7,820 new Lexus RX450H cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2010; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (2,929), France (1,474), Germany (1,158).
- Average mass
- 2,244 kg
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 98% · Electric 2.0%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
458 first registered in 2010 are on Dutch roads; 42% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €82,728.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde125
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)118
- Band onvoldoende profiel114
- Achterlicht werkt niet (goed)95
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm75
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld74
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht64
- Band beschadigd40
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 2,515 of these cars first registered in 2010 took their annual MOT test. 75% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2010 the figure was 60%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.1% | 17.8% |
| Suspension | 8.9% | 15.5% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| Brakes | 3.4% | 9.6% |
| Visibility | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.6% | 5.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
244 of these cars first registered in 2010 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 246,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
339 2010 cars are on the New Zealand register; 72% arrived as used imports, 28% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2010 Lexus RX450H.
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 2010 Lexus RX450H: 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 |
| 10213903 | TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) charger |
| 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). |
| 10209023 | TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the int |
| 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. |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 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. |
| 10205377 | XM Re-Registration with Radio Unit Swap 2010-2014 Models with Satellite Radio |
| 10205376 | Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles |
| 10205375 | Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles |
| 10205365 | Vehicle no start, Start Stop Run Button LED - Lexus Models with Smart Key with LED |
| 10205362 | Rear Seat Entertainment Parental Control Password Reset/Initialization |
| 10205359 | Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide |
| 10205358 | Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide |
| 10205356 | HOD Navigation Map Update Process |
| 10205355 | HV Transaxle Repair Components Available |
| 10205354 | HDD Navigation Kprogrlam Setup |
| 10205352 | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning |
| 10205349 | High Voltage (HV) Battery Rescue Charge (HEV Workstation/GRX-5100 |
| 10205341 | HDD Navigation Program Setup |
| 10205340 | HVAC Odor Maintenance |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation