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2010 Lexus RX450H Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
15%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
38,834miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Lexus RX450H, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,834 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.

“Lexus rx450 was traveling down a one-way road and approached a stop sign going 35 MPH. After running through the stop sign during late hours of the night, the Lexus drove directly into a dark private parking lot, continuing at the 35 MPH, bouncing through a deep pothole at the parking lot entrance (breaks were pushed but not engaged) which LED to the collision with a perpendicular, properly parked limo. No brake impressions on the ground although brakes were pushed. Air bags did deploy. Passenger was knocked out, sustained a concussion and had to be pulled out of vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10621593, filed 2014-08, 45,000 miles

“1/11/13 - while driving, various warning indicators on dash begin to flash ' check hybrid system, check awd system, and check ABS, then check engine indicator illuminates. Vehicle engine begins to de-rate and the accelerator pedal becomes inoperable. Brakes still function. Stopped vehicle, turned it off, and re-started. Engine was unstable and the RPM was oscillating. The hybrid system was not functioning. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Diagnosis: faulty fuel pump. Maintenance action: r&r fuel pump, filter, & suction plate. Vehicle was retuned on 1/19/13. …”

NHTSA complaint #10499934, filed 2013-02, 32,669 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010215%

Other parts of the 2010 Lexus RX450H

Air bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Lexus RX450H

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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