YearToAvoid

2010 Lexus RX Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 21 brake complaints for the 2010 Lexus RX, 29% of its 72 total complaints for the year, the highest brake share among all RX model years shown. Median mileage at failure was 4,367 miles. No related recall is listed in this data.

Brakes complaints
21
29% of 72
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
4,367 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal delivering no response on bumpy roads or light snow, causing temporary loss of braking and, in some cases, loss of steering.
  • Several drivers describe the vehicle surging forward briefly when the brake pedal is pressed, especially over bumps or potholes, before the brakes finally engage.
  • Some complaints describe brakes disengaging suddenly while driving at low speed, leading to rear-end or forward collisions.
  • One owner reported the ABS not activating during a hard stop on a highway, causing the vehicle to skid.
  • A separate case described unintended acceleration combined with brakes that did not stop the vehicle, resulting in a collision with a parked car.

When 2010 Lexus RX brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 8, 2010, latest Oct 15, 2023.

2010 Lexus RX brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2010Nov 2010Apr 2011Jul 2011Sep 2015May 2022Oct 2023
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Oct 2023; peak Feb 2010 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Lexus RX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by RX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201021 (29%)
  2. 20114 (14%)
  3. 20122 (17%)
  4. 20132 (11%)
  5. 20143 (27%)
  6. 20151 (5%)
  7. 20164 (14%)
  8. 20179 (19%)
  9. 20186 (24%)
  10. 20199 (26%)
  11. 20201 (2%)
  12. 20213 (4%)
  13. 20225 (17%)
  14. 20231 (2%)
  15. 20246 (11%)
  16. 20253 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2010 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA lists 21 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Lexus RX, which is 29% of the 72 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Lexus RX brakes?
This data does not list any related recall for the 2010 Lexus RX brake system.
At what mileage do 2010 Lexus RX brake problems usually start?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 4,367 miles, indicating the issue often surfaced early in ownership.
Did the 2010 Lexus RX brake problems cause crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 7 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints for the 2010 Lexus RX, with no fires reported.
Is brake share higher in 2010 than other RX model years?
Yes, the 2010 RX shows a 29% brake complaint share, higher than every other year listed, including 2019 at 26% and 2014 at 27%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.