What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus RX350?

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (12 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).

How many 2013 Lexus RX350 complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 59 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems

1 recall and 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Lexus RX350.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Lexus RX350 recalls

Electronic stability control (ESC) · Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 14V054000 · reported February 12, 2014 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 261,114 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes12
Electrical system11
Structure10
Unknown or other9
Vehicle speed control9
Air bags6
Engine6
Steering5
Exterior lighting4
Power train4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 23, 2023 · Structure · 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that after closing the liftgate door and reversing out of the car port, the liftgate door erroneously opened and struck the car port causing damage to the liftgate. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not…

Mar 10, 2023 · Steering · 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving at speeds exceeding 70 MPH, the steering wheel was violently shaking and vibrating. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was no longer covered…

Jan 14, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system
NO PROBLEM AS OF NOW SAW IT ON RECALL IN CONSUMER REPORT

Jan 13, 2021 · Steering · 90,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS RX 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO LEXUS OF TAMPA BAY (5852 N. DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33614) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE…

Nov 8, 2020 · Electrical system · 85,000 miles · fire reported
MY CAR BLEW UP. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. MILE MARKER 372 I95S. I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND THEN FIRE STARTED SO I PULLED OVER ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AND THE FIRE BURST INTO FULL FLAMES

RX350 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	1	94	23	6
2011	1	30	15	2
2012	1	33	11	2
2013	1	59	10	3
2014	0	15	5	0
2015	1	42	7	2
2016	3	58	11	1

Across all years, the 2007 RX350 has the most complaints (167). All Lexus RX350 years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lexus RX350, the most recent reported on February 12, 2014 (Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus RX350?: Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (12 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).
How many 2013 Lexus RX350 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 59 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 23, 2023.