The Lemon Index2010 Lexus RX. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 18 / 25 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 32 / 28 / 30 | Premium | $2,600 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S6) | AWD | 30 / 28 / 29 | Premium | $2,650 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,300 and 98,800 miles. Median 33,500, from 144 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed control | 16,500 | 4,200–38,000 | 45 |
| Engine | 127,500 | 90,600–162,000 | 22 |
| Electrical | 34,800 | 4,200–139,500 | 16 |
| Steering | 9,500 | 100–84,500 | 10 |
| Brakes | 48,000 | 22,500–111,000 | 9 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Speed control | 43% |
| Brakes | 15% |
| Electrical | 11% |
| Engine | 7% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 36 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 15 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
12V305000 Jun 2012 Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
Defect. 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. In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is
Risk. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
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. Owners of the Lexus vehicles were notified during August 2012. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for the additional Land Cruiser vehicles. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-80
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 304
Lexus filed 304 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Mil on dtc p2195, p2197, p0138, p0158, p0031, or p0051
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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