2013 Lexus RX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,606miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Lexus RX, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,606 miles. 1 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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the contact had crashed into a tree which resulted in the airbags not deploying. The contact does not remember anything between driving on the highway and waking up in an ambulance. The contact sustained shoulder, neck, and mild concussion and sought medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was informed of failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 105,606.”
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 47 | 67% |
| 2020 | 21 | 45% |
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 6 | 15% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus RX
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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