Electrical System Related Problems of the 2013 Lexus RX

Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2013 Lexus RX.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Lexus RX

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
2

Electrical System problem #1

Vehicle was parked, engine off, and unattended. An internal electrical fire originated in the overhead/sunroof wiring area. Damage includes melted wiring harness near the sunroof, burned center console, and soot throughout the interior. The fire originated in a constant-power electrical circuit and spread downward into the cabin. There were no aftermarket modifications, no external heat sources, and no objects in the vehicle that could have caused ignition. Ambient temperature conditions were normal and insufficient to cause this damage. This represents a serious safety defect because the fire originated spontaneously within the vehicle’s electrical system and could have resulted in a full vehicle fire or injury if occupants were present. The failure appears to involve factory-installed wiring/components and is not consistent with normal wear or external factors.

Electrical System problem #2

I was in the Toyota advantage dealer in barbousville wv to see why my park assist after replaced are stating there still out per Toyota I need a wire harness that’s on back, back, back order now that’s two critical items my car needs and I’m in a new place where I need gps to work and no one has any ideal when the parts will be available for the wire harness nor the air bag well per Lexus just wait that does not work for me.


Electrical System related problems in other Lexus RX model year vehicles:



RX Service Bulletins
RX Safety Recalls
RX Defect Investigations