| Unknown Or Other | 216.7%ODI 11462950Lexus never informed me or the dealer that the hatchback lift will fail if the weather is below 60 degrees. Sometimes even warmer. I replaced the hatchback lift when I was up in WV and loading up my vehicle and the hatchback almost knocked me out! It happened on several occasions. When I called the dealer they informed me that is normal. Normal. It could of killed me or knocked me out and given me concussion. Came back to Florida and it did the same thing this time high 60's low 70's. I replaced them and it happened again. These hatch… Look up ODI 11462950 at NHTSA ↗ | 736.8%ODI 11504198Sunroof glass exploded while driving car Look up ODI 11504198 at NHTSA ↗ | 325.0%ODI 11647121This involved the CARGO LID at the rear of the vehicle. I could have been KILLED or TOTALLY PARALYZED by the incident. I have not brought the vehicle to a dealer, nor has any other authority inspected it. Also, there was no warning. During cold weather days, the lid would open normally and when it was fully opened it would start descending in small steps. I then would physically lift it to the full open position and it would stay there until I was finished (loading or unloading) then it would close normally after I pushed the "close" butt… Look up ODI 11647121 at NHTSA ↗ | 525.0%ODI 11436531Our car never had any issues, and unexpectedly on Sunday October 10th while my husband was driving it - he heard a loud explosion underneath the car. Immediately there was smoke and then in matter a minutes the car was in flames. My husband had enough time to remove our daughter and the car seat but the car was completely destroyed. We want to know what happened- our car was in incredible condition, low mileage and always kept up on all the maintenance Look up ODI 11436531 at NHTSA ↗ | 310.7%ODI 11419107On April 29 while travelling on I185 toward Columbus, GA I heard a loud noise followed by the sound of crumbled glass. When I could find a safe place to pull over, I looked and discovered that my moonroof had shattered. Had the curtain under the moonroof had not been drawn, I would have been hit with the shattered glass, probably resulting in my loss of control over the vehicle at interstate speed, resulting in a serious accident or death. I returned immediately to my dealership, Hennessy Lexus in Duluth, Georgia. They contacted the Lexus regio… Look up ODI 11419107 at NHTSA ↗ | 1429.8%ODI 11465808I hear a loud clicking sound that is coming from the vacuum pump that sends vacuum to the brake booster, I am concerned that it could eventually cause braking issues.in the future if not corrected ,i have read multiple forums and it seems to be a common problem with this particular vehicle and ones similar to it, I would like to have this issue resolved before a traggedy occurs. Look up ODI 11465808 at NHTSA ↗ | 623.1%ODI 11444497The slightly opened sunroof spontaneously exploded with shattered glass flying outward and some glass pieces falling on my husband while he was driving. The vehicle can be inspected; however, a Lexus dealership replaced the sunroof glass without charge, the next day after the incident. The unexpected loud explosion with flying glass startled my husband while he was driving. Fortunately, there were no cars around him at the time, because the fright caused by the explosion could have caused a multi-vehicle accident. A Lexus dealer inspected t… Look up ODI 11444497 at NHTSA ↗ | 411.8%ODI 11441151The navigation system randomly marks places of interest while there is no input from the driver. This in effect cancels the navigation information causing distraction when relying on that system. It also “marked” an address twenty miles from the destination and gave directions to that sight. Dealer cannot find cause and it has not been repaired. Look up ODI 11441151 at NHTSA ↗ | 817.4%ODI 11462802I was driving on the 210 freeway in Southern California and my sunroof exploded. There was no sign of an object hitting it and I didn't see anything bounce off of it onto the road or onto other cars. My insurance company inspected it and sent me to a repair shop to have it replaced. Look up ODI 11462802 at NHTSA ↗ | 710.0%ODI 11449642while driving on the interstate the moon roof exploded into little glass fragments. It sound like a bomb going off. if the slider would have been open, it would have been critical for anyone sitting in the back seat There was no other cars around me or in front of me. it was day light and nothing hit the car Look up ODI 11449642 at NHTSA ↗ | 931.0%ODI 11533990Lexus APP for Android and GPS Not working properly in my 2022 LEXUS RX350. I have immediately complained to my lexus dealer - Bobby Rahal Lexus and Lexus Corp in plano, tx as well. No use, I had paid a Huge sum and dealer also charged me several fees. Look up ODI 11533990 at NHTSA ↗ | 1422.6%ODI 11533330on July 18 2023 I was sitting in my car with airconditioner on around 11.20 am in sunlake arizona suddenly i heard a big bang sound, really scared and went out checked everywhere not find anything, after sometime we drive from there to home rear passenger told some abnormal sound and something is wrong, sudden i pull over the car in a safe place check everything find out that the New RX 350 F sports rear Panoramic moon roof was completly shatterd, and the debris are falling down. how the roof glass break such a way, its so annoying and un imagi… Look up ODI 11533330 at NHTSA ↗ | 1729.8%ODI 11584527The fonts on the instrument panel are too small to read. Do not have this problem on current 2nd car or other cars driven. Look up ODI 11584527 at NHTSA ↗ | 420.0%ODI 11665040I bought my car on May 30, 2025, and on June 3, 2025 while driving, the driver’s side rear window behind the passenger’s seat shattered. It sounded like an explosion. No cars were around at the time of the incident. Luckily, the window stayed intact. Look up ODI 11665040 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 11756092First incident. 71 mph, 101 degrees out traveling along a straight highway, I hit the seat cooler button and when I did, my car lost power. I could not get any response when I hit the accelerator. I tried several times. This was on XXX with around 500 miles on the car in the odometer. I had it less than a week. Second incident on XXX 25 mph, 105 degrees outside with 1300 miles in the odometer, I again, lost power and was unable to accelerate. I was on a windy road that required the use of both hands on the wheel. With this incident I lost the A… Look up ODI 11756092 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Engine | 325.0%ODI 11551111October 20, '23 Our recent DEAD STOP! Whistle blower! Did you know that when the alternator goes out on a Lexus, that the car draws down energy from the battery to keep the car going? That's only for about a mile or so, then the car shuts down! You can't steer and THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING and you have no power as you come to a dead stop, whether on the freeway, or one lane mountain pass road, where we would have been later. What would we have done? Scary! Luckily, our Lexus stalled on a city street nearing our on-ramp to the freeway. (needi… Look up ODI 11551111 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.3%ODI 11648426When I was driving down the road there have been times that I smelled smoke and was concerned my car was on fire. I checked the oil and inspected around my car, and didn't find the source. Today when I took my car in for service I found out the source of the smoke has been for the past 4 months. There is engine oil leaking from the timing cover that I was informed by my Lexus Dealership today would cost $7,000 (approximate) to fix. I researched online and found that all vehicles with this particular engine are known to have this problem, an… Look up ODI 11648426 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 525.0%ODI 11572615While driving car came to an abrupt stop and stalled. (ABS) Had to engage brake to restart car. Noticed abnormal shifting while driving in NC mountains. Look up ODI 11572615 at NHTSA ↗ | 517.9%ODI 11451061Around the middle of the month of January of 2022, I discovered that my 2016 Lexus RX350 has massive oil leak from timing chain cover. Thompson Lexus dealership confirmed this oil leak. This leak not just happened, but it has happened long ago at least 6 months prior to the time that I discovered based on old oil dirty debris deposits and paints popped out and rusted caused by prolong oil on the frame. The reason that did not detect the oil leak right away was that I have almost not used the car at all for the past two years due to Covid situat… Look up ODI 11451061 at NHTSA ↗ | 1021.3%ODI 11425869Engine hesitation. sometimes the engine suddenly slows down or like lossing it’s power while running on the freeway or making a turn or going uphill . This is a very scarry situation everytime it does . Look up ODI 11425869 at NHTSA ↗ | 415.4%ODI 11494750This car just send me a warning light last night about the all wheel drive system and issues about the engine, I was in the dealer this morning and I tell them the problem with the car but they was charging me for everything and left the lexus repair shop I work in my car and this not supposed to be happen I care of my car really good but now I hace to stop working because all this issues with the car. Now the car just stop working and I'm stock in middle of the city without another way to work and I don't have money for nothing. Please help me… Look up ODI 11494750 at NHTSA ↗ | 720.6%ODI 11422345Vehicle stumbles and loses power when accelerating. Loss of power when passing. Both situations caused driver to abort action for fear of not having the power to enter the roadway or pass vehicles. Lexus dealership acknowledged the problem with this vehicle and said the fuel pump was replaced because of a recall. Problem continues to exist and is dangerous to driver and others. Dealer further recommended we “ change our driving habits “ to remediate the problem. Not acceptable. Look up ODI 11422345 at NHTSA ↗ | 510.9%ODI 11430031Was driving into the garage (coasting) very slowly and as I was preparing to step on brake the car revved forward unsuspectedly - I have a video on my ring door bell and you can hear the engine then the squealing of the automatic braking system. I destroyed the adult 3 wheel bicycle that was stored along the wall but that helped the vehicle from crashing through the bricks - I remember shouting “what the hell is happening”. After much research as I knew I did not depress the accelerator in error - I found that this has been a common occurrenc… Look up ODI 11430031 at NHTSA ↗ | 22.9%ODI 11563621My car has 171,000 miles on it and I have a blown head gasket. This vehicle has only been driven by myself and was purchased brand new. Look up ODI 11563621 at NHTSA ↗ | 310.3%ODI 11551738Severe droning vibrations coming from the exhaust when driving at 1500rpm @ 30mph and 60mph. Can be easily repeated at the aforementioned speeds. Problem has been identified by dealer, but dealer does not have a fix for 2022 RX350 model. Problem appeared while taking the suv home after delivery. Look up ODI 11551738 at NHTSA ↗ | 1117.7%ODI 11592586 · 4,200 miThe contact owns a 2023 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that on three occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power for approximately 20 seconds, and then accelerated as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,200. Look up ODI 11592586 at NHTSA ↗ | 610.5%ODI 11592892I have purchased a new Lexus RX 350 2024 from South County Lexus in Mission Viejo in March 2024. Upon completion of the purchase, I was informed that I get only one key for the car as there is a shortage of the keys. I was told that it will take a few months to get a 2nd key. Now it is June 6, 2024. I called the Lexus dealership as well as corporate office. I was informed that I probably will get the key in August 2024. I find it absolutely unacceptable. It creates a safety hazard when a 2nd key is not available. Look up ODI 11592892 at NHTSA ↗ | 420.0%ODI 11661803 · 119 miThe contact owns a 2025 Lexus RX350H. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake pedal and accelerator pedal were both depressed simultaneously. The contact stated that there was a loud sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119. Look up ODI 11661803 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 11750381Technical Incident Timeline Suspected Unintended Acceleration Event 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ (Approximately 96 Miles) Vehicle: 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ Purchase Date: July 10, 2026 Dealer: Woodfield Lexus Incident Date: July 12, 2026 Approximate Time: 11:30 AM Vehicle Mileage at Incident: Approximately 96 miles ⸻ Event Sequence 1. Vehicle Startup * I entered the vehicle and started the vehicle normally. * The vehicle was in Park (P) at startup. * My right foot was on the brake pedal, as required to start the vehicle. * The accelera… Look up ODI 11750381 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Air Bags | 18.3%ODI 11693738Air bag issue light turn on, it said b1608 front satellite sensor bus initialization error LH code Look up ODI 11693738 at NHTSA ↗ | 210.5%ODI 11422817 · 105,606 miThe contact owns a 2013 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the contact had crashed into a tree which resulted in the airbags not deploying. The contact does not remember anything between driving on the highway and waking up in an ambulance. The contact sustained shoulder, neck, and mild concussion and sought medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was informed of failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately… Look up ODI 11422817 at NHTSA ↗ | 18.3%ODI 11628645Air bags did not deploy & yes it’s available for inspection. I was in an accident & the vehicle is totaled. Yes, has been inspected & confirmed they did not deploy by VA state police, tow company & insurance company USAA. There were no warnings or other symptoms. Look up ODI 11628645 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 13.6%ODI 11690010 · 98,000 miThe contact owns a 2016 Lexus RX 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard lights were flashing again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from underneath the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of… Look up ODI 11690010 at NHTSA ↗ | 24.3%ODI 11441571I was involved in a side collision accident and my car was determined to be total loss by the At-Fault's insurance company. I was lucky that my son and I came out with bruises and a few scratches but the main problem here is the airbags. It DID NOT deploy at all when it was hit. The force hit us from lane 1 all the way to lane 3 and damages to the structure near cabin was found by one of the vertified accident body shop. So yes, no airbags were deployed. Look up ODI 11441571 at NHTSA ↗ | 13.8%ODI 11758264On XXX, our 2018 Lexus RX 350L was involved in a high-speed collision in [XXX]. The vehicle struck a Jersey/concrete barrier with the left front of the vehicle. The collision caused extensive damage to the left-front corner of the vehicle. The left-front wheel and suspension were severely displaced, with substantial damage extending through the left-front body structure toward the driver's door area. The vehicle was subsequently declared a total loss by the insurance company. Despite the severity of the collision, none of the vehicle's airbag… Look up ODI 11758264 at NHTSA ↗ | 38.8%ODI 11487400I was hit by another car. Both cars were totaled. My seatbelt did not lock and my air bag did not deploy. I hit my head so hard against the steering wheel. I got a concussion and now I have daily headaches and my neck is killing me. The seat belt should have locked and the air bag should have deployed. Look up ODI 11487400 at NHTSA ↗ | 2145.7%ODI 11432569Just after topping a hill on an Interstate Highway, both lanes of traffic ahead of us came to a sudden and complete stop. I was in left lane and reacted quickly and applied full braking power and managed to stop a foot or 2 from the rear of the stopped car ahead of us. A few seconds later we were hit from the rear by two cars, one, a Black late model Camry, which almost stopped and a 2nd, a large, new German-maker grey SUV, which never applied brakes, destroyed the black Camry behind us and then destroyed our car, when it hit the left rear and… Look up ODI 11432569 at NHTSA ↗ | 4767.1%ODI 115231651.) My SUV locked up when I swerved to avoid hitting a car in front of me. 2.) My vehicle wouldn't stop and I had no control over it as it "threw me around" the highway. The only reason it stop was when it collided with another vehicle. 3.) It is sitting at the collision center right now waiting to be worked on. 4.) The insurance adjuster. 5.) The message that came on was "brake." Look up ODI 11523165 at NHTSA ↗ | 13.4%ODI 11707416Making a left turn at night going about 10 mph I was struck by a car with no lights. He hit the right front of my vehicle going about 55-60 mph. He hit my front strut and headlights and grill and radiator. My airbags did not deploy, the other vehicle’s airbag did. The police told me I should call Lexus and report the problem. The insurance company totaled my vehicle.. Look up ODI 11707416 at NHTSA ↗ | 23.2%ODI 11610031 · 7,000 miThe contact loaned a 2023 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that while driving with the cruise control feature set at 65 MPH, the vehicle was rear-ended, hit the median wall, and was then catapulted back into oncoming traffic. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag did not deploy however all the other air bags did deploy as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver-side seat belt failed to secure the driver during the incident. The contact sustained shoulder, hip, leg, and arm injuries and the front passenger sus… Look up ODI 11610031 at NHTSA ↗ | 23.5%ODI 11562080 · 1,020 miThe contact owns a 2024 Lexus RX350H. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started, the Forward Collision Avoidance system and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for 17 days, where it was diagnosed that a software update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that there was no fix for the failure. The failure mileage was 1,020. Look up ODI 11562080 at NHTSA ↗ | 210.0%ODI 11690554 · 106 miThe contact owns a 2025 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove forward at a high rate of speed before crashing into the brick wall of an office building. During the crash, no air bags deployed, and the brake pedal was hard when pressed and did not stop the vehicle. Also, the manufacturer's APP indicated a malfunction in the engine and engine throttle during the incident. The driver sustained injuries to the knees, arms, and hips, which require… Look up ODI 11690554 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Electrical System | 216.7%ODI 11654908The engine shuts off for a second while driving Look up ODI 11654908 at NHTSA ↗ | 210.5%ODI 11622541I was in the Toyota advantage dealer in Barbousville WV to see why my park assist after replaced are stating there still out per Toyota I need a Wire Harness that’s on back, back, back order now that’s two critical items my car needs and I’m in a new place where I need GPS to work and no one has any ideal when the parts will be available for the Wire Harness nor the Air Bag well per Lexus just wait that does not work for me. Look up ODI 11622541 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 15.0%ODI 11725110I purchased this vehicle on January 5, 2026, from a family-owned dealership in Broken Arrow, OK. The vehicle was purchased “as-is” with a guarantee of sale and a Carfax report. After purchasing the vehicle, I drove it home and it remained parked until January 8, 2026. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the vehicle experienced an unexpected engine stall while I was driving. At the same time, the slip indicator light and traction control appeared to engage. I contacted the dealership immediately to report the issue, and the vehicle was towed back to J… Look up ODI 11725110 at NHTSA ↗ | 414.3%ODI 11482325Water may leak from heavy rain, from the sunroof region into a part of the roof, leading to water leaking from the interior microphone above the driver seat. Seems to be a common issue amongst 2016-2017 RX350’s but no recalls. This is a safety issue given that the microphone is where the water leaks to, compromising other electrical systems. In addition, water builds and wets the headliner causing mold/mildew smell, possibly leading to future mold build up which is harmful to health. Lexus in Houston inspected and stated a new sunroof is neede… Look up ODI 11482325 at NHTSA ↗ | 36.4%ODI 11436026The car stalls while I'm driving, and it almost caused a traffic. Accident, I have been trying to contact my local lexus dealer and they keep hanging up the phone when I try to call and make appointments Look up ODI 11436026 at NHTSA ↗ | 311.5%ODI 11466703Car displaying parking brake malfunction and and cruise control malfunction intermittent when using the parking break, seem that TSB (T-SB-0168-19) was open for Camay from 2018 to 2020 exhibiting the same issue but not for this car. This a safety concern since parking brake becomes disable, this issue resets after restarting the car again. Look up ODI 11466703 at NHTSA ↗ | 617.6%ODI 11424669Vehicle has been reported before for similar problems. This time, no power, severe stumbling, lurching. Check engine light comes on along with warning indicators that the electrical systems have failed. Lexus notified again and vehicle will be towed to dealership. This car is dangerous and life threatening as we were in traffic with no power. Dealer did not notify us of any problems prior to sale but this car qualifies as a lemon under AZ law. Additionally, if other Lexus owners are having this problem, they should immediately stop using the v… Look up ODI 11424669 at NHTSA ↗ | 48.7%ODI 11466908 · 17,000 miThe contact owned a 2020 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while making a left turn into a parking lot at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own and crashed into the side of a Walmart shopping store. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact and her sister were both taken by ambulance to two separate hospitals. The contact was treated for fractures to her right hand and wrist; screws were placed in her right wrist and another was placed in between her index and middle right finger. The contact had additional X… Look up ODI 11466908 at NHTSA ↗ | 45.7%ODI 11575611I am writing to you regarding the vehicle safety which I became aware of recently but there was no solution provided. IF this happened to me, it can happen to anyone driving the same model and needs to be addressed as soon as possible before the fatality occurs as this is danger to the public.I was driving a vehicle on [XXX] after just picking it up from service (serviced at Ray Catena Lexus on [XXX] for 15,000 miles service and oil change) at the rate of speed approximately 65 mph. All of sudden the vehicle started making noises, transmission… Look up ODI 11575611 at NHTSA ↗ | 620.7%ODI 11658599Warning lights triggered snd certain electrical vehicle functions affected. Lexus Plano dealer states that wiring is soy based and destroyed by rodents attracted to the wiring and chewing it with result that critical vehicle functions affected and lights, brakes, etc. may not work resulting in crash. Wanted more than $10,000 to rewire vehicle and refused to make repairs under vehicles’ warranty. Apparently common knowledge that Toyota and Lexus are using soy wiring that attract rodents and other animals to eat the wiring. I believe that crashes… Look up ODI 11658599 at NHTSA ↗ | 812.9%ODI 11606149 · 9,000 miThe contact owns a 2023 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a system malfunction error message populated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the system was reset. The dealer advised the contact that the error message could populate again and that a software fix was being worked on. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000. Look up ODI 11606149 at NHTSA ↗ | 1729.8%ODI 11591818 · 1,500 miThe contact owns a 2024 Lexus RX450. The contact stated that upon attempting to enter the vehicle, the vehicle failed to unlock with the key fob, prompting the contact to attempt to manually unlock the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to unlock. The contact called Roadside Assistance and was determined that the battery was drained and was able to jumpstart the vehicle after using a Slim Jim to open the door. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was … Look up ODI 11591818 at NHTSA ↗ | 525.0%ODI 11671340Brand new vehicle 12Volt battery failed after 3 months of operation. Please note same exact scenario occurred with a 2024 RX450 in December, 2024… Lexus repurchased that vehicle via the Lemon Law Look up ODI 11671340 at NHTSA ↗ | 555.6%ODI 11750381Technical Incident Timeline Suspected Unintended Acceleration Event 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ (Approximately 96 Miles) Vehicle: 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ Purchase Date: July 10, 2026 Dealer: Woodfield Lexus Incident Date: July 12, 2026 Approximate Time: 11:30 AM Vehicle Mileage at Incident: Approximately 96 miles ⸻ Event Sequence 1. Vehicle Startup * I entered the vehicle and started the vehicle normally. * The vehicle was in Park (P) at startup. * My right foot was on the brake pedal, as required to start the vehicle. * The accelera… Look up ODI 11750381 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Service Brakes | 18.3%ODI 11739996failed Brake Actuator Look up ODI 11739996 at NHTSA ↗ | 210.5%ODI 11462173There seems to be a barking noise when pressing the brakes even when engine is not on. Local shop could not diagnose the issue. I heard this could be the regenerative system that is expensive to repair. Braking seems ok but I am concerned as I thought there were some recalls on brake booster for this year but they say not on my car. Look up ODI 11462173 at NHTSA ↗ | 216.7%ODI 11423499When I press on my brakes they make a loud roaring sound right away. Usually when brakes are about to go out its usually a squeaky noise then it will go to loud roaring noise. There has not been an indicator on the dash about any issues with the vehicle. I found it rather odd that the brakes made the roaring noise immediately. It didn't squeak at all. I would like for this matter to be looked into. There is no way there should be a brake system failure right away. The schrader valve has a crack and freon is leaking out of and the air is not blo… Look up ODI 11423499 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.0%ODI 11725110I purchased this vehicle on January 5, 2026, from a family-owned dealership in Broken Arrow, OK. The vehicle was purchased “as-is” with a guarantee of sale and a Carfax report. After purchasing the vehicle, I drove it home and it remained parked until January 8, 2026. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the vehicle experienced an unexpected engine stall while I was driving. At the same time, the slip indicator light and traction control appeared to engage. I contacted the dealership immediately to report the issue, and the vehicle was towed back to J… Look up ODI 11725110 at NHTSA ↗ | 310.7%ODI 11431656“low braking power” message Look up ODI 11431656 at NHTSA ↗ | 817.0%ODI 11466093I was driving up a hill, turning on to a dirt road. I had my foot on the brake as I was going down hill, I bounce from the crevice on the dirt road. My car started going faster, I kept my foot on the brake trying to stop, but it did not STOP. I avoided hitting a parked car and slammed in to a K-rail. My car would not STOP. Look up ODI 11466093 at NHTSA ↗ | 623.1%ODI 11466703Car displaying parking brake malfunction and and cruise control malfunction intermittent when using the parking break, seem that TSB (T-SB-0168-19) was open for Camay from 2018 to 2020 exhibiting the same issue but not for this car. This a safety concern since parking brake becomes disable, this issue resets after restarting the car again. Look up ODI 11466703 at NHTSA ↗ | 926.5%ODI 11435037 · 30,000 miThe contact owns a 2019 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while his wife, was reversing in the driveway she hit the retaining wall. The driving alarms failed to engage and alert. The driver depressed the brake pedal however failed to respond and was depressed to the floorboard. The emergency brake failed to engage. The vehicle rolled down the hill and crashed into some unknown objects in the driveway. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, police report or fire. The vehicle was drivable. The local dealer was not contacted. The … Look up ODI 11435037 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.2%ODI 11438784Abs actuator noise voice Look up ODI 11438784 at NHTSA ↗ | 45.7%ODI 11476356The sole occupant driver drove into a slightly elevated driveway and stopped. The driveway is maybe 5 degree incline. The shift select lever was placed in Park and the Driver visually confirmed it was in park. Driver sat in the car for 12 seconds before exiting the vehicle with the engine running and AC on. The driver exited and was standing outside of the vehicle with both feet on the ground for 6 seconds reaching back inside at which time the vehicle began to suddenly roll down the driveway causing injury to the driver. This seems to be a fa… Look up ODI 11476356 at NHTSA ↗ | 310.3%ODI 11543228Car turned on and no driving yet. All vehicle alert signs popped up. This is brand new car. Warning signs including: Anti-lock brak system advanced ultrasonic detection parking braking system pre-collision system blind spot monitor These signs are constantly popping up without any hazard condition. Lexus keeps refusing to do thorough exam because they keep stating there is no issues with the vehicle. Look up ODI 11543228 at NHTSA ↗ | 11.6%ODI 11723281 · 18,000 miThe contact owned a 2023 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it suddenly accelerated without warning. While driving in a parking lot, the vehicle again surged forward approximately 20 feet. The contact was able to swerve to avoid striking a pedestrian. The vehicle became uncontrollable, and the brakes were inoperable. The vehicle ultimately crashed into a dumpster fence, which fell onto the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to her mouth, including cuts to the inside and outside of her mo… Look up ODI 11723281 at NHTSA ↗ | 610.5%ODI 11578930I started to notice that when in reverse or coming to a brake at low speeds, the brake pedal and car starts to vibrate/stutter. I have driven hybrids for the last 5 years and never had this issue before. It is very strange that the car vibrates when coming to a stop and it is on going. It happens and then it stops, but always starts up again. Look up ODI 11578930 at NHTSA ↗ | 210.0%ODI 11690554 · 106 miThe contact owns a 2025 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove forward at a high rate of speed before crashing into the brick wall of an office building. During the crash, no air bags deployed, and the brake pedal was hard when pressed and did not stop the vehicle. Also, the manufacturer's APP indicated a malfunction in the engine and engine throttle during the incident. The driver sustained injuries to the knees, arms, and hips, which require… Look up ODI 11690554 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Power Train | 18.3%ODI 11551111October 20, '23 Our recent DEAD STOP! Whistle blower! Did you know that when the alternator goes out on a Lexus, that the car draws down energy from the battery to keep the car going? That's only for about a mile or so, then the car shuts down! You can't steer and THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING and you have no power as you come to a dead stop, whether on the freeway, or one lane mountain pass road, where we would have been later. What would we have done? Scary! Luckily, our Lexus stalled on a city street nearing our on-ramp to the freeway. (needi… Look up ODI 11551111 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.3%ODI 11479702Had so many issues with this car. Transmission went out at 52k (was replaced under warranty), and at 86k, it went out again. Car overheated and won't move in traffic. Had to push and move it to the side. Had a independent shop rebuild the transmission. Notified Lexus, but won't help due to it was not taken into their dealer. Nothing came on the dash, nor showed any symptom prior to the incident. Thanking you in advance for looking into this matter. Look up ODI 11479702 at NHTSA ↗ | 18.3%ODI 11450590Driving the car on the highway. The transmission lost power & engine started revving with no movement. It was dangerous because we could have been rear ended. We had car towed to the Peterson Lexus dealer in Boise Idaho. They said that the internal bearing failed & recommend a new transmission. Look up ODI 11450590 at NHTSA ↗ | 315.0%ODI 11603595Safety concern: Engine timing cover oil leak. blind spot warning malfunction. Look up ODI 11603595 at NHTSA ↗ | 414.3%ODI 11451061Around the middle of the month of January of 2022, I discovered that my 2016 Lexus RX350 has massive oil leak from timing chain cover. Thompson Lexus dealership confirmed this oil leak. This leak not just happened, but it has happened long ago at least 6 months prior to the time that I discovered based on old oil dirty debris deposits and paints popped out and rusted caused by prolong oil on the frame. The reason that did not detect the oil leak right away was that I have almost not used the car at all for the past two years due to Covid situat… Look up ODI 11451061 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.1%ODI 11486423On 5/8/2020, Northtown Lexus replaced or repaired the vacuum pump. Northtown Lexus required the vehicle to be returned for repair twice, following the initial repair on 5/8/2020. After three attempts, the vehicle's vacuum pump (per a factory recall) is not functioning properly. Northtown Lexus refuses to further diagnosis this defective vacuum pump and continued to decline any and all requests for repair. The vehicle operates abnormally ever since this factory recall was originally addressed by Northtown Lexus on 5/8/2020. Look up ODI 11486423 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 25.9%ODI 11534214 · 17,500 miThe contact owns a 2019 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, there was a delay during acceleration. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was found. The failure recurred several times and the vehicle was diagnosed several times however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 17,500. Look up ODI 11534214 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.2%ODI 11723917I own a 2020 Lexus RX 450h with approximately 129,803 miles. The check engine light came on and the vehicle stored diagnostic trouble code P0A2D, which indicates a failure of the drive motor/temperature sensor circuit that is integrated into the transmission/hybrid motor assembly. According to the Lexus dealer’s diagnosis, the temperature control sensor located on the transmission/hybrid drive unit has failed. Because Lexus designed this sensor as part of the transmission assembly, the dealer has stated the sensor cannot be replaced separately … Look up ODI 11723917 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 413.8%ODI 11689819HI, I purchased a brand new 2022 Lexus RX350 from Hendrick Lexus of Charleston SC. Since day one I had dangerous issues below: 1. The transmission shifts up and down so hard, I've almost gotten rear ended due to the car and not braking. This I was told by two separate Lexus dealers I'm feeling a hard "transmission gap"-whatever that means. To add fuel to this dangerous defect is my autistic son would need to be specially medicated to ride in the car b/c he panics and tries to jump out. 2. The car also is equipped with a "rear kick sensor" … Look up ODI 11689819 at NHTSA ↗ | 1321.0%ODI 11552533Numerous issues relating to drivetrain of 2023 Lexus RX500h: 1. Extreme vibration/shudder under reverse - example documented forum link: [XXX] 2. Uncontrollable jerking motion whilst stopped, as if vehicle was slipping in and out of gear trying to move forward - brakes were disengaged the entire incident There are no warning lamps or messages that occur during these incidents, however these issues cannot in any way be construed as normal operation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11552533 at NHTSA ↗ | 58.8%ODI 11578930I started to notice that when in reverse or coming to a brake at low speeds, the brake pedal and car starts to vibrate/stutter. I have driven hybrids for the last 5 years and never had this issue before. It is very strange that the car vibrates when coming to a stop and it is on going. It happens and then it stops, but always starts up again. Look up ODI 11578930 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.0%ODI 11750014Car unintentionally accelerated striking a garage door and parked car. Look up ODI 11750014 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 11756092First incident. 71 mph, 101 degrees out traveling along a straight highway, I hit the seat cooler button and when I did, my car lost power. I could not get any response when I hit the accelerator. I tried several times. This was on XXX with around 500 miles on the car in the odometer. I had it less than a week. Second incident on XXX 25 mph, 105 degrees outside with 1300 miles in the odometer, I again, lost power and was unable to accelerate. I was on a windy road that required the use of both hands on the wheel. With this incident I lost the A… Look up ODI 11756092 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Fuel/Propulsion System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 216.7%ODI 11423499When I press on my brakes they make a loud roaring sound right away. Usually when brakes are about to go out its usually a squeaky noise then it will go to loud roaring noise. There has not been an indicator on the dash about any issues with the vehicle. I found it rather odd that the brakes made the roaring noise immediately. It didn't squeak at all. I would like for this matter to be looked into. There is no way there should be a brake system failure right away. The schrader valve has a crack and freon is leaking out of and the air is not blo… Look up ODI 11423499 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.0%ODI 11572615While driving car came to an abrupt stop and stalled. (ABS) Had to engage brake to restart car. Noticed abnormal shifting while driving in NC mountains. Look up ODI 11572615 at NHTSA ↗ | 13.6%ODI 11619277Car has a continuous gas smell after start up. When a/c or heat is turned off the car cabin smells of gaslione. I have taken to the car to lexus dealership repeatedly and have been advice car operates as intended. There is also a hissing noise coming from the rear driverside tire area near the gas tank. Look up ODI 11619277 at NHTSA ↗ | 24.3%ODI 11436026The car stalls while I'm driving, and it almost caused a traffic. Accident, I have been trying to contact my local lexus dealer and they keep hanging up the phone when I try to call and make appointments Look up ODI 11436026 at NHTSA ↗ | 27.7%ODI 11577885Two days ago, upon entering our vehicle, there was a smell of gasoline as we drove. Our fuel guage wend from 1/4 tank to EMPTY in minutes. I pulled into a gas station and when attached the nozzle, gas entering the tank was POURING out from underneath. I drove the car to the venue we were headed to and parked on a dirt/gravel spot so as to limit fuel runoff to nearby vehicles. We had the vehicle towed to Bob Tyler Toyota, the nearest Lexus type service center. I called service at Lexus of Mobile and the employer stated that there are no rec… Look up ODI 11577885 at NHTSA ↗ | 1132.4%ODI 11421075While driving 65-70mph on the freeway, the car started dinging and one of the first messages that we saw was "pre-collision system malfunction" & "hybrid system malfuncion" followed by every other "system malfunction" and the gas pedal was no longer supplying gas to the car. We were in the fast lane and had to work over 3 or 4 lanes to get to the emergency lane/exit. Since we were at an exit, we took the exit and coasted as far as we could before the car came to a halt. Another car stopped to help us get completely off the road since we weren't… Look up ODI 11421075 at NHTSA ↗ | 24.3%ODI 11507921Contact states they were sitting in DRIVE, with their foot on the brake. When the contact took their foot off the brake, they began to let the vehicle coast to about 5 MPH. Then, the vehicle lunged forward unexpectedly to about 25 MPH, when it collided with a rock. The vehicle had previously spent over 10 days in different dealerships to diagnose issues related to the engine running rough, the car stalling out, and the vehicle driving erratically and lunging forward. The contact only began to have issues with the vehicle after the NHTSA Dens… Look up ODI 11507921 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 413.8%ODI 11620984Hello, I paid 70K for my 2022 Lexus RX 350 car, the dealership Bobby Rahal Lexus also sold me some unwanted services like TFT Protection, Insurance and others as well. Since day one the Lexus CAR GPS is failure, from point A to point B, it will take you to horrendous directions and waste your time and gas. I have complained to my dealership and Lexus itself. Lexus folks were very rude, dealership after long battle only in October 2024 i got to update my GPS Software. Also gave my car for changing engine oil post service i am experiencing mo… Look up ODI 11620984 at NHTSA ↗ | 34.8%ODI 11584286LEXUS claims the car run 27miles per gallon. But the actual miles I got only 22.1 miles after owning it for a year . THIS IS A BIG LIE. Please take appropriate action! Look up ODI 11584286 at NHTSA ↗ | 11.8%ODI 11686483Was pulling into parking spot when car went haywire and started accelerating on its own. It would not stop until it has hit 5 cars and crashed into a cement wall. The brakes did NOT stop the acceleration. This occurred at the exact same time there was an incoming call which was not answered. The airbags did NOT deploy. The car appears to be totaled and has been towed to a State Farm affiliated auto yard. There were no indicator lights that something was wrong BUT the Lexus app showed 5 warnings that came in to my text messages same day. The… Look up ODI 11686483 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.0%ODI 11750014Car unintentionally accelerated striking a garage door and parked car. Look up ODI 11750014 at NHTSA ↗ | 222.2%ODI 11750381Technical Incident Timeline Suspected Unintended Acceleration Event 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ (Approximately 96 Miles) Vehicle: 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ Purchase Date: July 10, 2026 Dealer: Woodfield Lexus Incident Date: July 12, 2026 Approximate Time: 11:30 AM Vehicle Mileage at Incident: Approximately 96 miles ⸻ Event Sequence 1. Vehicle Startup * I entered the vehicle and started the vehicle normally. * The vehicle was in Park (P) at startup. * My right foot was on the brake pedal, as required to start the vehicle. * The accelera… Look up ODI 11750381 at NHTSA ↗ |
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