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2013 Lexus RX350 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
19%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Lexus RX350, 19% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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.

“My 2013 Lexus awd rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its GPS navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, GPS navigation system, and radio to no longer work.”

NHTSA complaint #11328787, filed 2020-06, 62,100 miles

“My 2013 Lexus awd rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its GPS navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, GPS navigation system, and radio to no longer work.”

NHTSA complaint #11328785, filed 2020-06, 62,100 miles

“Driving down I-85s in between moreland and grantville, ga my car made a thump sound and then cutoff. I pull the car to the side of the interstate to see why it cut off. I exited the car with my passengers and we noticed smoke from the engine area. The next thing we notice is that the car caught fire and went up in flames.”

NHTSA complaint #11120486, filed 2018-08, 103,000 miles

“My car blew up. The engine caught fire as I was driving on the highway. Mile marker 372 i95s. I saw smoke coming out of the engine and then fire started so I pulled over on the left shoulder and the fire burst into full flames”

NHTSA complaint #11373660, filed 2020-11, 85,000 miles

“The door lock accuator on the driver's side is inoperable.I have to manually lock the driver side door then open the passenger door and lean into the car and reach over to unlock the driver side door each time I need to open the door. Cost to repair is $600.00 (parts & labor) I feel this is excessive as the vehicle is only 5 years old and has only 55,500 miles! Parts dealer noted he keeps the part stocked on his shelf as it is frequently requested.”

NHTSA complaint #11121675, filed 2018-08, 55,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022220%
2020114%
201913%
201749%
201659%
201537%
2014213%
20131119%
2012412%
201113%
20101213%
200977%
20081713%
2007117%

Other parts of the 2013 Lexus RX350

Brakes
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus RX350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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