Lexus RX350
2012–2016 only
2012–2016 Lexus RX350 models have 100 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 14,900 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus RX350 report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only
Median onset: 14,900 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 17,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 22,500 miles. 22.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 5,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 62,100 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 33,800 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.
Median onset: 35,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 22,865 miles.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Lexus RX350 report for every year and full specs/safety data.