2013 Lexus RX350 problems

Filed Mar 23, 2023 · Body · 40,000 miles · TX

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 yet determined. The contact stated that recently the liftgate lowered independently. The failure occurred several times while placing items into the back of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2023 · Steering · 46,000 miles · MI

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 under an unknown Extended Service Campaign. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not want to address the issue due to the vehicle's model year. There was a TSB involving later model years for the same issue, the faulty steering column.

Filed Jan 14, 2021 · Fuel system · OR

No problem as of now saw it on recall in consumer report

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Steering · 90,000 miles · FL

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 the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had gotten worse over time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · MD · fire

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

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 129,550 miles · TX

Turning steering wheel causing dash cutoff. Seats aren't resetting to original position. Back hatch will not lift depending on position of steering column

Filed Jul 5, 2020 · Body · 160,000 miles · CA

I purchased this car new and about 3 years ago the automatic door locks on this vehicle started to fail - first it started with front passenger door and now in addition to front passenger door, the driver door and the rear right door automatic locks to not engage when I try to lock/unlock. I have been told that I need to replace these at a cost of ~$1,000 for each door and think this is unfair since there are numerous reports of automatic door locks on this model failing online and it is a common issue with the door actuator failing (but not recalled) (see lexus owner site and youtube - search "2013 lexus rx350 door locks not working" on google for details). I am currently manually locking/unlocking these doors and feel unsafe and feel my personal property inside the car is exposed to theft since sometimes I forget to lock these 3 doors manually when driving alone in vehicle. Note the above occurs when the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on a city street/highway, and turning.

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Body · TX

My lexus vehicle has been having issues with its locks and trunk. Sometimes the trunk cannot be opened at all even if I attempt to open it manually. Also, my doors have to be manually locked most of the time. Sometimes the vehicle will lock/unlock using the remote. However, most of the time I have to manually lock and unlock all of the doors. There are tons of videos on youtube about this issue which has to do with the lock actuators. There are also a plethora of forums on this issue as well. Many individuals have chosen to not replace the lock actuators that each individual door has because it is very costly. I have also read that sometimes the lock actuators will have to be replaced more than once, this is a common design flaw for my car as well as other lexus vehicles. Even newer model lexus vehicles are having this issue. Obviously this issue is a design flaw and defect and should be classified as a recall that lexus should be mandated to fix. I always have to check with my son to ensure that he has manually locked his door. We live in houston and imagine how nervous I get when I approach a red light where homeless people are often begging for money. I have to make sure my doors are locked because some individuals are bold enough to pull on your door handle and anything could happen. This hold true for when I am exiting the vehicle. I have to manually lock all the doors because people are known for pulling on your handles at night to see if they can get lucky. The reliability of the lexus lock actuators is a true design flaw that is long overdue for lexus to fix, I am asking that you hold them accountable for making this design flaw right with all lexus car owners.

Filed Jun 14, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 62,100 miles · TX

My 2013 lexus awd rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its GPS navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, GPS navigation system, and radio to no longer work.

Filed Jun 14, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 62,100 miles · TX

My 2013 lexus awd rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its GPS navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, GPS navigation system, and radio to no longer work.