Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
23 complaint records
"I WAS DRIVING ON 275 HIGHWAY IN TAMPA, FL, AND I GOT THESE MESSAGES ON ECO, "MOTOR OIL AND PRESSURE LOW" AND CHECK ENGINE THE MECHANIC ADVISED TO CHECK WITH THE DEALER. PLEASE ADVICE. THANKS..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Brakes
19 complaint records5 crash reports
"ABS TCS lights came on and check brakes warning was displayed. The power assist failed making the brake pedal very hard to press in order to stop...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Speed control
10 complaint records2 crash reports
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 450H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 70 MPH WHILE DRIVING UP AN EXTREMELY STEEP INCLINE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE RESPONSE WAS NORMAL...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse speed control parts in the directory →
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021723 2021-11-24 | Electrical | 55,683 | Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. |
| 2012192 2012-06-29 | Other | 14,478 | On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver’s floor mat. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 Dec 2025 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. | |
| L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 Feb 2025 | Structure | Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. | |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 Jul 2024 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. | |
| L-SB-0030-24 Jun 2024 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. | |
| L-SB-0020-24 Apr 2024 | Structure | Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0021-24 Apr 2024 | Structure | Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. | |
| L-SB-0022-24 Apr 2024 | Structure | Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. | |
| L-SB-0024-24 Apr 2024 | Structure | The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. | |
| L-SB-0023-24 Apr 2024 | Structure | To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. | |
| 19LE05 Dealer Pa Dec 2022 | Equipment | DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022. | |
| 19LE05 Technical Dec 2022 | Equipment | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 | |
| KLG Dealer Packa Dec 2022 | Equipment | DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022 | |
| KLG Technical In Dec 2022 | Equipment | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 | |
| Safety Recall 22 Apr 2022 | Equipment | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 | |
| L-SB-0004-22 Feb 2022 | Air Bags | TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. | |
| Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 2022 | Equipment | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. | |
| Lexus Safety Re Mar 2021 | Air Bags | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements | |
| KLG_19LE05-TI-Up Aug 2020 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE | |
| L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 2020 | Engine | TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? | |
| L-SB-0028-20 Aug 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TSB: Some 2006 - 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system. | |
| L-SB-0023-20 Jun 2020 | Wheels | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. | |
| DOR-M3J3F-07 Jun 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. | |
| DOR-M9J4S-07 Jun 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. | |
| Lexus Safety Re May 2020 | Equipment | Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements | |
| L-SB-0008-20 Apr 2020 | Equipment | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. | |
| L-SB-0179-17 Obs Apr 2020 | Equipment | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates | |
| L-SB-0060-13 Obs Feb 2020 | Equipment | TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20. | |
| 19LE05 - Dealer Feb 2020 | Electrical System | The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. | |
| KLG - Dealer Pac Feb 2020 | Air Bags | The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. | |
| KLG_Dealer Packa Dec 2019 | Equipment | Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG. | |
| 19LE05 - Dealer Dec 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG. | |
| 19LE05_Dealer Pa Nov 2019 | Equipment | Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. | |
| 19LE05-KLG - TI- Oct 2019 | Equipment | Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? | |
| KLG_Dealer Packa Sep 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. | |
| KLG_TI_091319 Sep 2019 | Equipment | Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS-F, 2013 ? | |
| KLG_TI_091219 Sep 2019 | Equipment | Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS-F, 2013 ? | |
| KLG_TI_v.2_09121 Sep 2019 | Equipment | Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS-F, 2013 ? | |
| L-SB-0001-18-Rev Jul 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. | |
| L-SB-0014-08_Rev Apr 2019 | Equipment | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 4, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0017-19. | |
| L-SB-0017-19 Apr 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | TSB: Some 2010 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. | |
| L-TT-0221-17_Rev Apr 2019 | Electrical System | TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? | |
| L-TT-0218-17-Rev Feb 2019 | Equipment | TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory. 1. First type is generation 6 or 7 which utilizes HDD (Hard Disc Drive). | |
| FLB_Expired Deal Jun 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Package: June 5, 2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Letter to indicate that FLB expired on May 31, 2018. Expired on May 31, 2018. The subject vehicles are equipped with an oxygen sensor with an attached wire harness. | |
| FLB_Technical In Jun 2018 | Equipment | Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN FLB CERTAIN 2010 MODEL YEAR RX 450h OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT | |
| L-SB-0021-14_Obs Jan 2018 | Equipment | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18. | |
| L-SB-0179-17 Nov 2017 | Equipment | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. | |
| L-SB-0113-12_Rev Nov 2017 | Electrical System | TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. | |
| L-TT-0227-17_Rev Oct 2017 | Equipment | TT: Previously, an error message was received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This condition has been remedied, and DCM activation utilizing Techstream can now be resumed. | |
| L-SB-0014-08_Rev Mar 2017 | Structure | TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? | |
| L-SB-0060-13 Rev Nov 2016 | Equipment | TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 ? | |
| L-SB-0021-14 Rev Sep 2016 | Equipment | TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated. | |
| LSB008214 Oct 2014 | Power Train | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions | |
| LSB002514B Jul 2014 | Electrical System | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset | |
| LSB002514 Jul 2014 | Electrical System | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset. | |
| LSB002114 Jun 2014 | Equipment | Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. | |
| LSB009213B Dec 2013 | Visibility | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning | |
| L-SB-0143-11 Rev Nov 2013 | Seats | Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag... | |
| LTT014513 Nov 2013 | Visibility | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior | |
| L-SB-0060-13 Sep 2013 | Equipment | Some 2006 ? 2014 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced. | |
| LSB006013A Sep 2013 | Equipment | HVAC Odor Maintenance |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Test the throttle response and the cruise control on an open road.A surge, a hang in engine speed after lifting off, or cruise that will not set or cancel cleanly are the speed-control complaints on this vehicle.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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