2010 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#7 most-complained of 19 RX Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid has 8 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 67 out of 100 — #7 highest of 19 RX Hybrid model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 31 city / 28 hwy
Top 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (50%)
- Brakes2 (25%)
- Electrical System2 (25%)
- Fuel System2 (25%)
- Other1 (13%)
- Structure & Body1 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (13%)
2010 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 12V305000Jun 29, 2012Engine164,601 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011. In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota and Lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle. Owners of the Lexus vehicles were notified during August 2012. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for the additional Land Cruiser vehicles. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
2010 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 31 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other RX Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid ranks #7 of 19 among RX Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 67/100, verdict: Caution). It has 8 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), and electrical system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 61,000 miles.
- Does the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid, most recently reported 2012, covering engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid at 29.5 MPG combined (31 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.