2012 Lexus RX350 vehicle speed control problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2012 Lexus RX350 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lexus rx350. While the vehicle was parked and attempting to turn off the engine, the vehicle suddenly independently accelerated and crashed into a garage door and into a wall. The vehicle had extensive damages to the front of the vehicle due to the failure. The driver…”
filed Aug 13, 2015
“Initially felt the vehicle suddenly lurch foward on several occasions after backing out of parking space at work and shifting into drive. Had to hit brakes, bring the vehicle to a complete stop, and then slowly start forward again. Accident occurred in the driveway of a private residence. The…”
filed Aug 13, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other RX350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 RX350 | 4 | 13% |
| 2017 RX350 | 6 | 13% |
| 2016 RX350 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 RX350 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 RX350 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 RX350 | 8 | 27% |
| 2010 RX350 | 38 | 40% |
| 2009 RX350 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 RX350 | 15 | 12% |
| 2007 RX350 | 22 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Lexus RX350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.