Research · 14 model years

Lexus RX350Every model year, 2007–2023

Across the 14 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 1,278 owner complaints for the Lexus RX350. The 2007 model year has the most complaints (225).

01 —Model years

Lexus RX350 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	NCAP overall	MPG comb.
2023	1	0	0	Not rated	—
2019	3	65	11	4 of 5	23
2018	1	44	6	4 of 5	23
2017	3	94	20	4 of 5	23
2016	3	86	12	4 of 5	23
2015	1	62	8	4 of 5	21
2014	0	27	8	4 of 5	21
2013	1	78	13	4 of 5	21
2012	1	45	11	4 of 5	21
2011	1	54	19	4 of 5	21
2010	1	171	32	Not rated	21
2009	0	131	8	Not rated	20
2008	0	196	16	Not rated	20
2007	1	225	18	Not rated	20

Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026

02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road

225

196

131

171

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Model year	NHTSA complaints
2007	225
2008	196
2009	131
2010	171
2011	54
2012	45
2013	78
2014	27
2015	62
2016	86
2017	94
2018	44
2019	65
2023	0

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

RX350 years with the most complaints

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026

03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2023 RX350

1 campaign

23V-480

Steering: column

Free remedy

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

SteeringReported Jul 12, 2023NHTSA 23V480000

All 2023 recalls

Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026

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