2020 Lexus RX350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
17/100
#16 most-complained of 19 RX350 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Lexus RX350 has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #16 highest of 19 RX350 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is fuel system (6 complaints, 86% of the total).
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
Top 2020 Lexus RX350 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System6 (86%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Engine1 (14%)
- Other1 (14%)
2020 Lexus RX350 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
2020 Lexus RX350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2020 compared with other RX350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Lexus RX350 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Lexus RX350 ranks #16 of 19 among RX350 model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 7 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 2020 Lexus RX350?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (6 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 6,975 miles.
- Does the 2020 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Lexus RX350, most recently reported 2020, covering fuel system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Lexus RX350?
- EPA rates the 2020 Lexus RX350 at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.