Model year guide

2005 Lexus RX 350

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Lexus RX 350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2005 Lexus RX 350 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Lexus RX 350 recalls 1

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal NHTSA Campaign #11V112000 · manufacturer #BOA/BLC · 24/02/2011

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2005 Lexus RX 350. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Other

On certain vehicles, if the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal arm. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal could temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position,…

Transport Canada #2011081 · Feb 2011

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Lexus RX 350

The Lexus RX is a luxury crossover SUV sold since 1998 by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Originally released in its home market of Japan in late 1997 as the Toyota Harrier, export sales began in March 1998 as the Lexus RX.

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2005 Lexus RX 350 vehicles on record

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2005 Lexus RX 350 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Lexus RX 350 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Lexus RX 350. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.