2010 Lexus Rx450h Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2010 Lexus Rx450h. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The contact owns a 2010 lexus rx450h. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine cooler line fractured and the vehicle lost oil very quickly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the…”
“Outer mirror, driver's side, turns down when placed in reverse and will stay in the down position. Occasionally it will turn down on its own when changing from park. When going to drive, there is no way to see oncoming traffic on the left without turning head and looking: something a driver isn't…”
“The steering lock actuator failed in the locked position while the vehicle was stationary. Although in this instance there was no safety hazard, it seems possible that this failure could have occurred while the vehicle was in motion, which would have caused the steering to lock and consequent loss…”
“Tl *the contact owns a 2010 lexus rx450h. While driving 55 mph, the oil from the engine depleted and the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to sewell lexus in fort worth, texas where it was diagnosed that the oil coil hose ruptured, which depleted all of the oil, and the engine…”
“I have been a loyal lexus owner for several years and have meticulously maintained my vehicle at only lexus dealerships. While operating the vehicle 10 days ago, the oil cooler hose burst, which could have resulted in a major safety issue (engine failure/seizure while driving) with catastrophic…”
“The hybrid computer system shorted due to a leak where the roof rack connects to the roof. This computer is below the rear seat and is next to the hybrid batteries. This compartment should be sealed to prevent water intrusion, and in no situation should water from the roof be able to reach this…”
“Cpsc: lexus hybrid: consumer stated while driving at highway speed, the engine shut down and the a warning message of hybrid engine brake and awd failure illuminated on the dashboard. The accelerator stopped functioning and the consumer had to pull over to the shoulder. The garage reported the…”
“Cpsc: lexus hybrid: consumer stated while driving at highway speed, the engine shut down and the a warning message of hybrid engine brake and awd failure illuminated on the dashboard. The accelerator stopped functioning and the consumer had to pull over to the shoulder. The garage reported the…”
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Lexus Rx450h as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.