2013 Lexus RX 350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2013 Lexus RX 350, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2013 Lexus RX 350. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Lexus RX 350 have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 55,627 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 13, 2021 · Steering
“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 f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2020 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Lexus RX (RX 350, RX 350 AWD, RX 450h, RX 450h AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–31 / 24–28 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Checking a specific 2013 Lexus RX 350
How do I know if my 2013 Lexus RX 350 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.