2010 Lexus RX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 13%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,367miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Lexus RX, 13% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,367 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“As I was pulling in a business center to park, I step on the brake but the car would not stop. The accelerator continues and caused my car to run into a power box at a business. This caused the business to have a power outage for the entire day. The weather was clear. It was 11:30am. There was no car around the parking lot many spaces were emptied. Im very fortunate that the car ran into the power box otherwise the car would have driven itself into the street! I'm a great driver for more than 20+ years and no tickets or accidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #11245625, filed 2019-08, 1 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“Service brakes, march 13, 2011 - mansfield ma I purchased my 2010 Lexus RX 450h in december 2010. Ever since I bought it, I have noticed that from time to time, when I press the brake pedal, the car seems to surge forward(!) momentarily before it slows down. This happens most frequently. It will happen even if I am only coasting and not touching the gas pedal when pressing the brake initially. It happens to me at least once or twice a week. It is somewhat disturbing. I have mentioned this to my Lexus dealer, but they have dismissed my concerns both times I brought it up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10391988, filed 2011-03, 4,367 miles“I purchased my 2010 Lexus RX 450h in july of 2009. Ever since I bought it, I have noticed that from time to time, when I press the brake pedal, the car seems to surge forward(!) momentarily before it slows down. This happens most frequently when driving over bumpy roads. And it will happen even if I am only coasting and not touching the gas pedal when pressing the brake initially. It happens to me at least once or twice a week. It is somewhat disturbing. I have mentioned this to my Lexus dealer, but they have dismissed my concerns both times I brought it up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10325528, filed 2010-04, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus RX 450h. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 70 MPH while driving up an extremely steep incline. An authorized dealer was notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle response was normal. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10420032, filed 2011-08, 7,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lexus RX
21 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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