There are 3 owner-reported powertrain & transmission complaints for the 2013 Lexus RXin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Had so many issues with this car. Transmission went out at 52k (was replaced under warranty), and at 86k, it went out again. Car overheated and won't move in traffic. Had to push and move it to the side. Had a independent shop rebuild the transmission. Notified Lexus, but won't help due to it was not taken into their dealer. Nothing came on the dash, nor showed any symptom prior to the incident. Thanking you in advance for looking into this matter.
TAKATA RECALL . I BOUGHT THIS SUV JUST ABOUT YEAR AGO WITH 61K MILES ON IT AND NOW IT HAVE ABOUT 71K WHICH MEANS I ONLY DROVE IT FOR 10K MILES KEPT IT LIKE A BABY AND THE TRANSMISSION BUSTED AND PARTS FELL OUT HAVE TWO BIG HOLES . I REALLY NEED HELP .LEXUS DEALERSHIP WONT COVER IT BECAUSE THEY ARE SAYING I DONT HAVE WARRANTY ON IT . I BOUGHT THIS SUV FOR $35K . HOW CAN A DEALER SELL YOU A CAR WITH BAD TRANSMISSION. I HAVE NO WHERE TO GO .
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE VEHICLE DEFECT; POSSIBLE CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH 2013 LEXUS RX 350. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED DURING THE 15, 4000 MILES SHE PUT ON THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE, SHE EXPERIENCED FOUR EPISODES OF FREE WHEELING, WHEREIN THE VEHICLE, WAS IN THE DRIVE POSITION, BUT SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL MODE WITH NO GEAR ENGAGED, WHILE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO COAST FORWARD UNTIL, SUDDENLY, THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD BECAUSE HER FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB
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Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026