Lexus RX350 tire blowout problems

Filed Jul 5, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 92,988 miles · FL · fire

The cfei (certified fire & explosion investigator) fire lieutenant/investigator with the city of ft. Lauderdale's fire dept, who also responded to my 911 call, had pointed out and explained to me the intensity of flame, heat and burn pattern in the engine and stated that this was caused by a mechanical engine malfunction. What happened: I had just driven my 2012 lexus rx350 a short distance on the highway when I pulled into a 7-11 parking lot not far from the gas pumps and put the car in park. With the engine still running, I opened my drivers side window to talk to a friend when I immediately smelled something burning. I filed a report with lexus the very next day and received a letter 3 weeks later. Their last paragraph says "we understand that you reported this to geico as well. If their investigation has revealed any evidence of product liability, we will gladly review that information." I called out to him as he was walking from his vehicle towards my car and yelled out to him that something smelled like it was burning. He then told me to release the hood because he noticed smoke coming from the engine. He slightly raised the hood, saw a flame, slammed the hood shut, then he yelled out to me "get out of the car now your engine is on fire". I jumped out, called 911, then started taking photos with my phone while watching as my vehicle became engulfed in flames and smoke. First I heard the tires blow out then I heard the windshield blow out. My friend saw the flames when he lifted the hood and said he observed that the fire was burning in the center of the motor at the fuel manifold. The fire dept arrived about 5-7 minutes later and proceeded to try to put out the fire. The car is a total loss!

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.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Airbags · 25,000 miles · FL

Takata recall. Airbags on passenger side all deployed with zero impact to the vehicle. A truck was driving 5 MPH next to me when he had a blowout and the loud noise caused the airbags to deploy.

Filed Apr 6, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 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 Nov 30, 2015 · Tires · 48,375 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lexus rx350 equipped with capitol precision trac ii tires, size 245/65r17. The contact stated that the vehicle shook while driving various speeds. The contact brought the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire tread was separated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 48,375 and the tire failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Tires · 66,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lexus rx350 equipped with dunlop tires, size: 235/55r19 (na). While driving approximately 45 MPH, there was a loud sound coming from outside the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle started wobbling and was difficult to steer. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear passenger side tire was blown out. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage 66,000 and the tire failure mileage was 12,506. The dot number was not available.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Tires · 3,930 miles · MD

There was no discernible event that caused the tire on the lexus rx350 with less than 4000 miles to blow. We turned off rt 113 into a lowes shopping center after waiting about 2 minutes for a light. On making the left hand turn the tire blew. I pulled into the parking lot and called lexus road service. They don't warrant tires on a new car so we took it to sears/kmart, an authorized michelin dealer. They offered a 50% rebate claiming-to the michelin operator- that it was a "pot-hole" damage and not a manufacturer's defect. They said with the newer cars we could have hit a pot-hole and not even known it!

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Tires · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus rx350 equipped with michelin latitude tour tires, size: p235/55 r19 (na). The contact stated that the tire warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tire pressure was low on all four tires. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The dot number was unavailable. The vehicle failure mileage was 100,000 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 4,000.

Filed May 4, 2012 · Engine · 65,647 miles · TX

On april 23, while driving home through my neighborhood thought I heard a knocking noise in my engine. Next morning drove about a mile from the house and knocking noise started again. Took vehicle to mechanic and after inspection found that most of my oil had leaked out because the oil cooler hose assembly/gasket blew out. Towed car to sterling mccall lexus because our mechanic said there was a recall. At sterling they said the recall was for the other side oil cooler hose assembly/gasket which they replaced. So, they wanted to charge me $643 to fix the identical hose parts that were recalled on the other side. Towing to sterling $168. Towing back to my mechanic $86. - charged double at sterling for towing. Our mechanic did work for about half of what sterling wanted. Please recall the left and right side oil cooler hoses. They are identical and both will blow out causing major engine damage. I would like to be reimbursed for the work done - please recall!