2010 Lexus RX
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 51 of 178 complaints (29%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 132 in 2009 to 178 in 2010.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | vs. 2010 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–4,100 | 3,900–4,100 | 2,600–3,900 | 2,650–3,900 | 2,650–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–25 | 19–20 | 20–30 | 20–29 | 20–29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–27 / 22–24 | 17–18 / 22–23 | 18–32 / 24–28 | 18–31 / 24–28 | 18–31 / 24–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 355–468 | 444–468 | 296–444 | 306–444 | 306–444 | |
| Complaints filed | 253 | 132 | 178 | 72 | 47 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 34 | 8 | 33 | 22 | 11 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 13 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus RX have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Lexus RX?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 51 of 178 NHTSA complaints (29%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Lexus RX get?
EPA rates it 20–30 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Lexus RX?
EPA estimates $2,600–$3,900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 18 mpg (low) | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 423 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 32 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | $2,600 (low) | 296 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 18 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | $3,900 (high) | 444 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 30 mpg | 28 mpg (high) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 306 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 35 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 11 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 51 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · Campaign 12V305000 · Jun 29, 2012
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011. In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Consequence: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota and Lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle. Owners of the Lexus vehicles were notified during August 2012. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for the additional Land Cruiser vehicles. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.