I was pulling into a parking space slowly when the vehicle suddenly and violently lurched forward over a cement parking barrier, over a curb , then into a tree at an upward angle, which stopped it. The engine continued running and revving into the tree after impact, even after I tried to shut it down. I somehow got it to shut down, then had to climb out and downward out of the vehicle. A kind young man helped me, climbed up into the car and was able to back it down and out for me.
2026-2026 · 1 model year
Lexus RX 350 Problems by year
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Lexus RX 350 across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2026 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (14). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
RX 350 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 | - |
Most common RX 350 problems
Latest RX 350 complaints
On two occasions, while coasting prior to depressing the brake to come to a stop, the engine spontaneously reved causing the vehicle to lurch forward. At which time I had to dress the brake to keep control of the vehicle.
While driving my 2026 Lexus RX350h, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and would not respond to the accelerator. After coming to a stop, pressing the gas pedal did nothing. I had to shift to Park, press the brake, and press the Start button to get the vehicle moving again. A short time later, while making a right turn, the vehicle lost power again while still moving, forcing me to repeat the Park-Brake-Start sequence in the middle of the turn. This is a serious safety issue because the hybrid system appears to...
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shut down unexpectedly, causing loss of propulsion in traffic. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated the battery was "good," but no cause was identified. This needs investigation because the vehicle can unexpectedly lose power and require a restart while driving.
There is an extreme dark shadow or cutoff line on the driver-side headlight
The factory-installed front spindle grille and bumper assembly on this brand-new 2026 Lexus RX 350 suffered severe thermal material failure, resulting in extensive warping, bubbling, and physical melting under normal, predictable outdoor ambient daylight parking conditions. This thermal deformation poses an immediate safety hazard because the deformed exterior structure directly houses the vehicle's critical front-facing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This includes the pre-collision safety radar...
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sensors, pedestrian detection cameras, and proximity sensors located right behind the front Lexus emblem and grille assembly. The physical distortion of the plastic mounting housing can cause sensor misalignment, resulting in unexpected automatic emergency braking, failure of the pre-collision warning systems, or sudden blind-spot radar failure while operating the vehicle at highway speeds. Lexus Corporate (Case #260917000986) officially inspected the vehicle and explicitly denied all warranty and goodwill safety repairs, formally stating the vehicle's body components are melting due to a "solar event" concentration. Furthermore, the authorized Lexus dealership service management explicitly stated that this is a widespread, "common issue" that takes only 5 minutes of outdoor sunlight reflection to cause catastrophic component melting. The vehicle remains in its exact original factory configuration with under 2,000 miles. It is a severe safety defect to manufacture a modern premium passenger vehicle with safety sensor housings that melt and lose structural integrity under normal outdoor sunlight exposure. The manufacturer is actively refusing to correct this material hazard, leaving the safety radar systems compromised.
Push brake to start. Displays car not ready low battery. Seat memory not retaining setting. Windshield wiper speed will not remove water fast enough
Questions about the Lexus RX 350
Which Lexus RX 350 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2026 (14). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2026 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Lexus RX 350 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (7), engine & cooling (3), body, doors & structure (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Lexus RX 350 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Lexus RX 350 model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data