IllustrationCPSC:2013 LEXUS RX 350 VACUUMING THE REAR CARGO AREA WHEN THE REAR DOOR AUTOMATICALLY BEGAN TO CLOSE AND IT STARTED TO TRAP ME BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FLOOR OF THE CARGO AREA. AFTER PUSHING UP ON THE DOOR WITH ALL MY STRENGTH I WAS ABLE TO SQUEEZE OUT. *BF UPDATED 05/09/2017*JS
2013 Lexus RX350
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2013 Lexus RX350 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 29.5.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
425–50K
650–75K
275–100K
1100–150K
1150K+
22 reports with mileage · 7 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
29 reportsMY SUNROOF EXPLODED . HEARD THE POP WHILE ON THE FREEWAY WITH NOTHING ABOVE ME OR NEAR ME. MY INSIDE COVER WAS CLOSED BUT WHEN I GOT OUT AND SHUT THE DOOR THE SHATTERED GLASS FELL ON THE THE COVER. I'M 99% SURE NOTHING HIT ME BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ONE EVEN CLOSE. IT JUST POPPED AND SHATTERED. I WAS ON SE BELTWAY IN PASADENA TX …
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MY SUNROOF EXPLODED . HEARD THE POP WHILE ON THE FREEWAY WITH NOTHING ABOVE ME OR NEAR ME. MY INSIDE COVER WAS CLOSED BUT WHEN I GOT OUT AND SHUT THE DOOR THE SHATTERED GLASS FELL ON THE THE COVER. I'M 99% SURE NOTHING HIT ME BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ONE EVEN CLOSE. IT JUST POPPED AND SHATTERED. I WAS ON SE BELTWAY IN PASADENA TX BETWEEN I-45 AND THE TOLL BOOTH HEADING EAST AND THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC . IT JUST DIDN'T MAKE SENSE. NOW I HAVE BEEN HEARING FROM MANY OTHERS THAT THEIR SUN ROOF BROKE ALSO. COULD IT BE A DEFECT? I DID GET IT REPAIRED .
ON THE GARAGE DRIVEWAY, SUDDENLY MY CAR ACCELERATED IN THE REVERSE GEAR AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED EVEN AFTER PRESSING THE BRAKE. THE CAR COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL IN THE REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO MY BACKYARD FENCE, PLOWED THROUGH IT AND FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING MY RAISED PATIO!
DRIVING NORMAL SPEED ON FRWY #1 LANE(4 LANE) - NO WARNING-LIGHTS OR ANYTHING, SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, PULLED OFF FRWY GOT OUT OPEN PASS SIDE DOOR TO RETRIEVE PURSE THEN SAW FLAMES COME THROUGH ON DRIVER SIDE, CLOSED DOOR AND CALLED 911 - CAR ENGINE ON FIRE
UNDER ACCELERATION ON TO THE HIGHWAY EXHAUST SMELLS WILL ENTER THE VEHICLE THRU THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS WHEN A/C IS IN RECIRCULATE MODE. SMELLS WILL SUBSIDE WHEN CRUISING SPEEDS ARE REACHED. WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS VEHICLES THE SMELLS WILL MOMENTARILY ENTER THE CABIN UNDER ACCELERATION AND WILL SUBSI…
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UNDER ACCELERATION ON TO THE HIGHWAY EXHAUST SMELLS WILL ENTER THE VEHICLE THRU THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS WHEN A/C IS IN RECIRCULATE MODE. SMELLS WILL SUBSIDE WHEN CRUISING SPEEDS ARE REACHED. WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS VEHICLES THE SMELLS WILL MOMENTARILY ENTER THE CABIN UNDER ACCELERATION AND WILL SUBSIDE WHEN BACK TO CRUISE SPEED. WILL NOT HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING AROUND TOWN. BROUGHT TO DEALER MANY TIMES FOR REPAIR CANNOT FIX.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS RX350. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,426.
APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW VEHICLE COMING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT LIKE THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGED, THE BRAKE RESISTED AND MADE A GRINDING NOISE, THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED,THERE WERE NO LIGHT INDICATORS ON THE DASH. I CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 1/4 MILE WITH 2 MORE STOP SIGNS WITH NO INCIDENT, ON THE…
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APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW VEHICLE COMING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT LIKE THE TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGED, THE BRAKE RESISTED AND MADE A GRINDING NOISE, THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED,THERE WERE NO LIGHT INDICATORS ON THE DASH. I CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 1/4 MILE WITH 2 MORE STOP SIGNS WITH NO INCIDENT, ON THE 3RD STOP ( AT MY DESTINATION) THE CAR AGAIN WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR ABOUT 30 FEET, NO DASH LIGHT INDICATORS, THE BRAKE RESISTED AGAIN. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL ODOR WHICH CAUSED THE OCCUPANTS TO BECOME ILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ODOR WAS CAUSED BY MOISTURE BUILD UP AROUND THE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER BUT NO REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUF…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL ODOR WHICH CAUSED THE OCCUPANTS TO BECOME ILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ODOR WAS CAUSED BY MOISTURE BUILD UP AROUND THE AIR CONDITIONING FILTER BUT NO REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCHBACK DOOR STARTED TO CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY WHILE SHE WAS IN THE REAR AREA, STRIKING THE CONTACT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT TOOK EXTREME FORCE TO MAKE THE DOOR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCHBACK DOOR STARTED TO CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY WHILE SHE WAS IN THE REAR AREA, STRIKING THE CONTACT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT TOOK EXTREME FORCE TO MAKE THE DOOR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING TO STANDARDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,521. *TR
Official recalls
114V054000 · Electronic Stability Control (esc); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Feb 12, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
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.
Consequence: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
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.
Consequence: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.