AI Damage2020 Lexus RX350: common problems
The maker issued 78 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 78
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23
- 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…
- 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…
- 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)…
- 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…
- TSB
Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is…
- TSB
Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS 500 and LS 500h and 2019 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the rear combination lamp front corner on the right and/or left-hand side expands and…
- TSB
Some 2019 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the sliding roof assembly when it is in the tilted open position while driving over a bumpy road. Follow…
- TSB
This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine
- TSB
Some 2017 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit water leaking from the moon roof when going through a high-pressure rinse cycle car wash. In most cases, a small amount of water is either missing or…
- TT
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NHTSA lists 78 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus RX350?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 78 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Lexus RX350?
NHTSA lists 78 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Lexus RX350 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2020 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.