2020 Lexus RX350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 86%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Lexus RX350, 86% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I received a safety recall from Lexus sometime last year, although I don't know exactly when. There is no date on any of the information that was sent to me, but I believe it was sometime last summer. Nothing has happened to my car, yet, but I don't believe a safety recall notice should take months and months to be fixed. When I got the notice, I called my Lexus dealership and asked when I could expect my car to be fixed and they said they did not know when they would get the part and would let me know. I have never heard from them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398514, filed 2021-03“The contact owns a 2020 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH and ascending a slight grade, the vehicle began to shake. The contact stated that she stopped depressing the accelerator pedal and the shaking stopped. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer regarding a fuel seepage failure from the high/low pressure fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #11523335, filed 2023-05, 11,500 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it was losing motive power and stalling. The contact depressed the accelerator however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after driving for less than a mile, the vehicle started operating normally. The contact stated that the engine failure had become a recurring failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11482566, filed 2022-09, 14,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander…Covers: Lexus RX350 2017–2020, Toyota Tacoma 2017–2020, Sienna 2017–2020 +28 more
Related service bulletins
- 10235219Feb 9, 2023DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a…
- 10235215Feb 9, 2023TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171…
- 10202486Sep 14, 2021TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full…
- 10183292Oct 27, 2020TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2021 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full…
- 10183269Oct 16, 2020TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 86% |
| 2019 | 20 | 65% |
| 2018 | 8 | 44% |
| 2017 | 10 | 22% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2020 Lexus RX350
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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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