Recalls: Lexus AL10 RX
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Lexus AL10 RX
No recall information is available for the Lexus AL10 RX. To search for recalls of Lexus models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Lexus.
Problems and faults: Lexus AL10 RX
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Lexus AL10 RX 350: steering column rattle
In May 2011, Lexus USA issued service bulletin Service Bulletin L-SB-0026-11 for 2010-11 model year Lexus AL10 RX 350 vehicles. In these vehicles, there may be a rattling noise from the electric power steering column when the steering wheel is turned and/or when driving on rough surfaces. A new EPS steering column assembly was introduced to fix this condition and could be fitted to affected RX 350 vehicles.
Lexus AL10 RX 350: wind noise from front side glass
In February 2010, Lexus issued Service Bulletin L-SB-0014-10 Rev1 for 2010 Lexus RX 350 vehicles. The vehicles may exhibit a ‘wind turbulence noise condition’ from the front side window area which was most apparent at highway speeds. New acoustic glass was introduced to improve this condition.
Lexus AL10 RX: windscreen rattle
In May 2010, Lexus issued Lexus Service Bulletin L-SB-0090-08 Rev 1 for pre-2010 Lexus AL10 RX 350, RX 450h vehicles. In these vehicles, a creaking, ticking or rattling noise may be heard at the top or bottom of the windscreen. According to the service bulletin, this may be attributable to:
- The two windscreen stoppers that are bottom to the top of the windscreen; or,
- The windshield retainers which are bonded to the lower edge of the windscreen.
