Tire Problems of Lexus RX

Lexus RX owners have reported 22 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Lexus RX


Recently reported Tire problems of Lexus RX

The Tire problem

The passenger rear tire (235/60r19 - michelin primacy a/s) randomly blew out while driving at high speeds on the highway. No trauma via a pothole or other object was noted. Tire was inflated to the manufacture recommended psi (33 psi). No signs came up until the tire blew out.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

The tire (bridgestone ecopia 422 plus 235/55r 20 102v m+s) failed within seconds while driving on the highway at 70 mph. Luckily I did not lose control and was able to steer the car from the middle lane to the birm thanks to the semi driver on my right who allowed us to get off the road quickly.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Contact stated that she was driving on I-495 @ a speed of 60 mph on a sunny day. Her tires blew out on her this was on the right passenger side. The entire tire came off the rim. The car had to be towed to the dealer where a new tire was purchase. The old tire was left at the dealer.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

01-12-2023 side tire blew out, only about 1. 5mile drive at 69freeway sugar land TX 77479. Nice weather , nice road conditions. The tire drove about 10,000. Miles with 60,000. Warranty. It is newer tire, less miles because 3years pandemic. 4 new tires ; yokohama yk740 gtx 105v r19.   Read details...




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