What are the most common engine problems on the 2010 Lexus RX?

Owners report unintended acceleration, engine deceleration paired with warning lights, brake-related surging, and oil-line or oil cooler pipe leaks. Engine complaints make up 30 of the 72 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Lexus RX engine?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Lexus RX engine problems described in owner complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Lexus RX engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 52,800 miles.

How does the 2010 Lexus RX compare to other RX years for engine complaints?

The 2010 model year has the highest engine complaint share at 42%, compared to 34% in 2011, 25% in 2012, and lower percentages in most later years.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to 2010 Lexus RX engine complaints?

NHTSA data lists 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 30 engine-related complaints for the 2010 Lexus RX.

2010 Lexus RX Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 30 of 72 total complaints (42%) filed against the 2010 Lexus RX, the highest share of any model year in this range. Owners most often describe sudden unintended acceleration and oil-line leaks, with a median failure mileage of 52,800. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 30; 42% of 72
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 52,800 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle unexpectedly accelerates on its own while braking, coasting, or at a complete stop, sometimes leading to a crash.
Engine fails to accelerate normally or unintentionally decelerates at highway speed, sometimes triggering check engine, all-wheel-drive, and hybrid system warning lights.
Vehicle surges forward briefly when the brake pedal is applied or released, most often on bumpy roads.
VVT-i oil line or engine oil cooler pipe bursts or leaks, draining engine oil and triggering low oil pressure warnings.
Sudden loss of braking response combined with continued acceleration in low-speed situations such as parking lots or car washes.

When 2010 Lexus RX engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2010, latest Apr 29, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Apr 2026; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Lexus RX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by RX model year

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

201030 (42%)
201110 (34%)
20123 (25%)
20132 (11%)
20140 (0%)
20155 (25%)
20165 (18%)
201711 (23%)
20185 (20%)
20198 (24%)
20205 (11%)
20212 (3%)
20225 (17%)
202313 (21%)
20249 (16%)
20255 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common engine problems on the 2010 Lexus RX?: Owners report unintended acceleration, engine deceleration paired with warning lights, brake-related surging, and oil-line or oil cooler pipe leaks. Engine complaints make up 30 of the 72 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Lexus RX engine?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Lexus RX engine problems described in owner complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Lexus RX engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 52,800 miles.
How does the 2010 Lexus RX compare to other RX years for engine complaints?: The 2010 model year has the highest engine complaint share at 42%, compared to 34% in 2011, 25% in 2012, and lower percentages in most later years.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to 2010 Lexus RX engine complaints?: NHTSA data lists 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 30 engine-related complaints for the 2010 Lexus RX.