2010 Lexus RX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Lexus RX, 8% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My rx450h ' check hybrid system' light came on while driving 70 MPH on i95. Once the light came on I no longer was able to give my car any gas or accelerate and slowly my car started decreasing it's speed. Attempting to pull over to the side of the highway all my lights on my dash board came on and the car shut down. After turning off my car and letting it sit for a few minutes I was able to turn the car on and drive to the next exit. After having my car towed to a mechanic I was told they were unable to find anything wrong with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386308, filed 2021-01, 170,000 miles“I was slowly entering from i15 to h-78 west. Suddenly car began to rev and accelerate as if I was flooring gas pedal. I jabbed at pedal a couple times and hit brakes...it stopped within a few seconds....not sure if what I did had anything to do with it stopping. My gas pedal is not sticky and smoothly adjusts. My vehicle is in pristine condition and has had all maintenance. I was fortunate I had several car lengths clear. I am 100% certain I did not accidentally slip or push on pedal. While it was accelerating I even lifted foot completely off pedal and it still was going.”
NHTSA complaint #11307323, filed 2020-02, 127,000 miles“Noticed a check engine light and slip indicator on - next day my car lost complete power in the middle of a city road ' vehicle was traveling about 15-20 MPH. When attempting to restart it would roughly engage then shut down again. Contacted a certified local Lexus mechanic had the car towed to his shop. After assessment he determined the vehicle's fuel pump disintegrated internally. When they checked fuel pressure at the rail there were particles in the fuel ' upon further inspection the sparks plug were fouled and fuel injectors clogged. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365660, filed 2020-10, 140,000 miles“Bought a used 2010 Lexus RX 450h 3.5l with 130,000 miles. At approximately 132,000 miles while driving on the highway, oil cooler line suddenly exploded without warning and vehicle lost all of its oil, full synthetic, within seconds. Oil splattered all over entire underbody. Vehicle completely un-drivable and had to be towed. No pre warning from oil light or any other indication other than loud bang and smell of burning oil. Huge safety risk and likelihood of complete engine loss or seizing if I had continued to drive any longer, possibly leading to an accident or worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #11372821, filed 2020-11, 132,000 miles“There is a known issue in the form of a Warranty Policy Bulletin and I believe a recall in Canada for a faulty engine oil cooler line that was made of rubber and fails under heat (now replaced by metal lines). This happened to my daughter after a hot day and she pulled away from the driveway the next day. Almost all of the oil leaked out and we stopped the car and had it towed to a Lexus dealership. When it was inspected, it was confirmed this was the issue, and there was a noise in the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11545678, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 10038952Apr 28, 2011Toyota lexus: the malfunction light is on with a trouble code present. This is a charcoal cansiter problem.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 5 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 11 | 32% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 19% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lexus RX
21 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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