FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2020 Lexus RX350
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Lexus RX350, most frequently naming the fuel system, electrical and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 87 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 2020 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 2021 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar 2021 | 2 | 5 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 6 |
| May 2023 | 1 | 7 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Fuel system675.0%
- Electrical112.5%
- Engine112.5%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govRecent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
The contact owns a 2020 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH and ascending a slight grade, the vehicle began to shake. The contact stated that she stopped depressing the accelerator pedal and the shaking stopped. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer regarding a fuel seepage failure from the high/low pressure fuel pump. The contact stated that the letter informed the contact that the manufacturer would replace the fuel pump due to a failure within the next 10 years. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and found that there was a recall for the fuel pump under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 11,500.
- NHTSA ID
- 11523335
- Incident
- Apr 24, 2023
- Mileage
- 11,500 mi
The contact owns a 2020 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it was losing motive power and stalling. The contact depressed the accelerator however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after driving for less than a mile, the vehicle started operating normally. The contact stated that the engine failure had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the contact needed to use Premium gasoline and not regular. The contact stated that he made the switch however, the failure persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11482566
- Incident
- Oct 2, 2020
- Mileage
- 14,000 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RAY CATENA LEXUS OF MONMOUTH LOCATED AT 2135 NJ-35, OAKHURST, NJ 07755, (732)493-5000, HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
- NHTSA ID
- 11403308
- Incident
- Mar 16, 2021
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FROM LEXUS SOMETIME LAST YEAR, ALTHOUGH I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN. THERE IS NO DATE ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION THAT WAS SENT TO ME, BUT I BELIEVE IT WAS SOMETIME LAST SUMMER. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR, YET, BUT I DON'T BELIEVE A "SAFETY" RECALL NOTICE SHOULD TAKE MONTHS AND MONTHS TO BE FIXED. WHEN I GOT THE NOTICE, I CALLED MY LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND ASKED WHEN I COULD EXPECT MY CAR TO BE FIXED AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD GET THE PART AND WOULD LET ME KNOW. I HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM THEM. THIS RECALL IS FOR A LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. TO CONFIRM, SO FAR NOTHING HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR. NHTSA NO. 20V-682 I AM PUTTING TODAY'S DATE IN THE AREA OF "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN".
- NHTSA ID
- 11398514
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. TUSTIN LEXUS (45 AUTO CENTER DR, TUSTIN, CA 92782, (714) 544-4800) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH A REPRESENTATIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 11386496
- Incident
- Dec 1, 2020
LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHICH MAY STOP OPERATING.
- NHTSA ID
- 11383348
- Incident
- Nov 30, 2019
- Mileage
- 32 mi
CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING
- NHTSA ID
- 11363475
- Incident
- Oct 7, 2020
- Mileage
- 2,450 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SPOC: Effective immediately, Lexus is issuing a stop sale on part numbers 85212-YZZ2L-LX & 85212-YZZ2M-LX, which may have a quality concern relating to a missing kit component (mispack). Lexus is requesting the return of ALL Dealer inventory of these parts to your facing PDC for credit and inspection.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation reset while entering a destination. ?Voice command does not recognize Starbucks. ??Unable to establish audio connection? message, and Alexa is unable to resume after Android AutoTM interruption. ?Soft buttons grayed Out during panoramic view monitor transition. ?HVAC fan speed displayed incorrectly. ?Volume cannot be adjusted with the rear seat remote control. ?Multimedia system reboots when iPhone® is connected via USB. ?Energy flow information is missing on energy monitor screen. ?Clearance sonar indication on backup camera screen is missing. ?Audio from USB devices intermittently works. ?iPhone® ringer continues after answering call. ?Audio titles not displayed. ?Toyota apps screen menu not displayed. Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Navigation (version less than 1150) and Audio (version less than 1163) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Poor map screen touch operation. ?Navigation system reset. ?Climate temperature control difficult to operate. ??Waiting for the Beep? message displayed, voice recognition does not start when pressing the push to talk button. ?Blower motor speed incorrectly displayed. ?White CarPlay® screen when connecting iPhone12®. ?Navigation sub-screen blank while playing a CD. ?Inoperative rear seat entertainment track controls. ?Abnormal energy flow screen appearance. ?Incorrect FM or SiriusXM® genre Information. A software update is now available to address these conditions. Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2020 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repaired under Safety Recall 20LA01 or Special Service Campaign 21LC01. The purpose of this Customer Support Program letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel Rail / System Pressure ? Too Low Techstream data list analysis may reveal positive fuel trims including a no pressure condition verified by a manual fuel pressure gauge. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
AIR BAGS; BACK OVER PREVENTION
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a droning noise from the exhaust system at takeoff or under light acceleration. Countermeasure parts are available to reduce the droning noise. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.