My Lexus hybrid battery is starting to die (a little bit after the 11 years mark...)...
I got the first code (P0A80) a few months ago, my dealer told me that I will probably need to replace it soon, but as it was the first time they just cleared it.

It came back a couple months later, this time I cleared it using an OBD2 scanner.

Finally it comes back every couple days, so I decided to go with a replacement : thing is my appointment is in a little bit more than 2 weeks, because they just ordered the battery...

Am I still able to drive the car until then (only low distances obviously), as I need it for work ?

The car still drives fine with no issues, except it's relying solely on the engine and don't use any hybrid assistance or electric driving.

I am thinking about either continue clearing the codes, but I'm not sure it's a good idea.
Otherwise I could just drive it with the codes on, relying only on the engine in the meantime.

Do you think any of those ideas could cause further issues (except the horrible MPG) ?

Would you have any recommendations ?

Thanks a lot!

New RZ 350 2026 premium.

Has this happened to anyone?

TL;DR: The design patent was initially applied under the name Lexus LFR before development moved into Gazoo Racing. Some design elements were also changed after it became GR GT

Article written in Japanese

Have been struggling for over an hour. Loosened the nut, can twist back and forth, but it will not lift up at all.

Any takers? I’d just like to know which of you people who own a lovely Lexus is equipped with this beautiful package of clothing and accessories to make your Lexus life more luxurious. Thank you for your answers!

This probably sounds really stupid but I will very enthusiastically wave at other Lexus drivers.

Im a young woman and I am neurodivergent who one day saw what i thought was a spaceship on the road (LC500) and ... now today i own an rc350f and ls460... I absolutely love Lexus and will never go to any other brand again. I love to drive my rc just for an excuse to drive it bc i love it so much. and Any time i see an LC500 it makes me so so so happy and i wave very happily at them and i love seeing other Lexus on the road too i always point them out happily. kinda like when people go crazy for a miata (love those cars too). And I never ever had any interest in cars or car culture before this, im like really obsessed.

If you got waved at in your lexus from a lexus, would you think its weird??? should i stop?? I dont want to make people uncomfortable because the one lc500 i wave at , ive probably waved at them 3 times now. Lmk what you guys think please 🥺

edit: from what ive gathered some people arent friendly and into car culture and thats ok! I think ill do it regardless and those that get bitter about it can probably be greatful that its the worst thing that could happen to them that day. 🤔

Hey all,

Lexus ux250h 2019 150k km - The problem is: when I start car and turn on radio, audio works. However, when I connect my phone via bluetooth and turn on music - after 20 mins I hear loud beep from speakers and all audio dies (radio, bluetooth, carplay audio). Then when I leave car for 30 mins and try to connect again - it works a short period of time and issue happens again.

One observations: it looks like radio does not produce the issue. It’s reproducible only when connecting phone to audio system.

Has anyone had this problem? How did u resolve it?

Hey TX-350 owners, has anyone had the rear LEXUS logo fall off or go missing? Is it normal for the logo to fall off on its own due to weak adhesive?

Alternator failed on my 2010 RX 350 at 170k miles (it's a 2GRFE). Have a home garage to do that work in.

Is there any other preventative maintenance I should do while I'm in there? Thinking belt replacement at the least? A lot has to come off so would rather just get things done while I'm in there. Trying to get this thing to 200k.

Thanks!

Hi y’all, so we’ve been loyal with Acura for almost a decade now and I just traded in my 24 RDX A-spec for a 26 rx 350. When the dealer said they accepted our offer, my heart sank and I’ve just been sad about letting go of the acura. She had an oomph factor that’s hard to describe. The SH-AWD is unmatched imo - I was never afraid to drive fast in the snow because the car gave me so much confidence and I’ve never had any incidents, I could take corners at a really high speed and just overall she felt and looked a lot more aggressive.
For those of you who have owned both, does the rx 350 come close to the rdx in those terms? Those are really my only concerns. Otherwise, they drive pretty similar.

I have a 2013 es300h with 185k on the clock. I got the car with 50k miles in 2019 and besides oil changes, a battery, tires, and some filters I've practically had to do no maintenance to the car. It runs like a top and considering what I'd get resell for the car, it'd be more valuable to me to drive it till the wheels fall off. Still getting 35MPG

Approaching 200k I'm wondering what maintenance I should do. Ive heard mixed reviews about a trans flush on Toyotas. Any advice would be appreciated! at this point I want to put as many miles on this car as possible!

Stupid question but is this a power steering reservoir or brake reservoir?

I thought it was steering and looked up what I need and lexus takes some special transmission fluid instead of steering fluid so I went and bought that.

Before filling it up I wanted to double check and I see “use DOT3 fluid only” which is not what I was seeing in my searches. DOT3 is brake fluid. So is that what the car is actually low on?

Stupid question but is this a power steering reservoir or brake reservoir?

I thought it was steering and looked up what I need and lexus takes some special transmission fluid instead of steering fluid so I went and bought that.

Before filling it up I wanted to double check and I see “use DOT3 fluid only” which is not what I was seeing in my searches. DOT3 is brake fluid. So is that what the car is actually low on?

May be a dumb question but currently I’m in the market for a car. I’ve been looking and I noticed that the 2013-2015 Lexus IS 350 vehicles with about 100k-130k miles cost about the same as a 2021-2024 Corolla with about 60-70k miles. Personally I would rather go with the nicer Lexus and I feel like the older cars are a little more reliable. Are there any issues you see with these cars commonly or is regular maintenance higher? I understand I will have to get a 91 or 93 Octane gasoline but I’m willing to spend a little more for a nicer vehicle. What are your thoughts on this and how has your Lexus treated you? Thanks

Does anyone have any advice on how to clean this off my car, I've had it washed about three times, once at the best car wash. Is this a detailing thing or is my paint ruined. It's been on there, if I am honest, for a month, because every time I wash it it doesn't come off and I have had no time in my schedule to figure out where to take it since. It's a 2019 Lexus UX 200 in gray

F Sport Red interior

I'm comparing these cars - for the CRV, 2011 to 2014 models - prefering the latter years and for RAV4 2013 to 2014 (I also would consider a 2010 to 2012 but only V6 models).

My preference/ranking is:

1) 2012 Lexus RX 350; 2) 2010 to 2011 Lexus RX 350 3) 2013 to 2014 CRV; 4) 2013 to 2014 RAV4

I am just wondering about the 2010 to 2011 Lexus RX 350 vehicles - you know what question is coming, right? You can use 87 octane and the computer (ECM) will adjust, correct? I have read on here and on Lexus forums, that you lose a bit of hp and fuel economy but the vehicle runs fine.

The reasons for liking the Lexus - reliability/quality, quiet/smooth ride and all of that is a bit better than the Honda and Toyota SUVs. I figure the gas cost will be a bit more plus some repair costs probably more but overall, a nicer ride and probably a bit more reliable makes up for it.

IS there anything to look for other than usual PPI and the test drive?

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some help from fellow 2023 Lexus IS 350 owners.

My vehicle is currently at the dealership for several infotainment-related issues, including an inoperative USB port inside the center armrest console.

Lexus is now claiming that the USB port has water damage, and I'm trying to understand how they can make that determination based on a visual inspection of the exterior of the port.

I'm hoping a few owners would be willing to share close-up photos of the USB ports inside their center armrest console, preferably with good lighting so I can compare their normal appearance with mine.

I'm particularly interested in:

-Whether the inside or surrounding area of your USB ports shows any discoloration, staining, or unusual markings.

-Whether anyone knows if these ports have liquid contact indicators that change color when exposed to moisture.

-Whether Lexus can reliably determine water damage simply by looking at the outside of the USB port, without removing or inspecting the internal components.

-Whether anyone has experienced a similar water-damage diagnosis from Lexus.

I'm not suggesting that water damage is impossible. I simply want to understand what physical evidence would support that conclusion and whether the appearance of my USB port is actually abnormal compared to other vehicles.

If you own a 2023 IS 350, I'd really appreciate a quick photo of your USB ports. Owners of other recent IS models with the same USB configuration are welcome to share as well.

Thanks in advance for the help!

Wife and I narrowed it down to four RX 350s.

Reliability, longevity, and avoiding expensive repairs are our main priorities.

All four have 1–2 owners and no accidents reported on CARFAX. All prices are before taxes and fees.

Red 2015 Lexus RX 350 | $19,125 | 91,717 miles

-2 owners, 28 service records
-Good maintenance, no major engine/transmission repairs documented

White 2015 Lexus RX 350 | $19,224 | 76,419 miles

-2 owners (corporate/personal), 23 service records
-Oil-change documentation gaps (2019–2022)
-Previous keyless/electrical repair; no major drivetrain repairs documented

White 2017 Lexus RX 350 | $25,216 | 81,328 miles

-2 personal owners, 19 service records
-Previously Lexus Certified, regular oil changes
-No major drivetrain repairs; recent tires, radio display, and rear bumper work

Silver 2017 Lexus RX 350 | $26,095 | 78,882 miles

-1 owner, 13 service records
-No major mechanical repairs documented; some early oil-change records missing

My main concern is long-term reliability between the 2015's 2GR-FE V6/6-speed automatic and the 2017's 2GR-FKS V6/8-speed automatic.

Which would you trust to reach 200,000+ miles with the fewest expensive repairs? Is the 2017 worth the extra money?

Planning an independent pre-purchase inspection before buying.

Love it. Very crisp and nice. Not a promotion or anything. Probably best $25 bucks I spent. Plug and play.

“Checking map disk in progress, please hold… “ when the car starts up, then quickly changes to “a program cannot be read. Please consult to dealer.”

For context, my car battery died three days ago. The gentleman who tried to help me jumpstart it crossed the jumper cables, and there was a lot of sparking, and obviously the car did not turn on. He tried another set of cables, also putting them on the wrong leads, and it kept sparking. A second gentleman came to help me with the automatic starter and put the cables on the right sides and the car started up. That’s when the actual problem started. Main problem is that my battery died and I needed to be changed. Done, easy.

As soon as he jumpstarted me, I was able to drive home, but I realized that there was no audio working on my car. I have an aftermarket Hamilton CarPlay system as my screen, and that has been working completely fine for the last year. Now, I have no audio, though the screen works fine with my Bluetooth and CarPlay. My cameras also do not work. I get the above two errors that I mentioned at the start of this post.

We tried to disconnect the battery for 30 minutes and then reconnect, no good. We also found the microSD slot which I removed the card and replaced it. Also did not work. I also held down the power/volume button for 10 seconds to try to reset the car’s internal media system. Audio/camera still not working. Climate control is fine.

What are my options besides going to the dealership? I have done the above troubleshooting, but I see the dealership may take me for a run around and cost a lot of money. Do you think this all happened because the initial person switched the cables when they tried to jump me? That’s the only thing that makes sense because otherwise everything is fine. I also took it to a local body shop and all the fuses are fine.

Please help! This car is my baby!!

Both RX350h premium trim, same colors, no port add-ons. Only difference is 2027 with 21" wheels (and floor/cargo mats included lol) vs. 2026 with 19" wheels. The price difference lines up with that ($500 for the model year difference, $1600 for the tire difference).

Selling price before taxes, doc fee, title & license is $60,425 for the 2027 vs. $58,325 for the 2026.

Driver theoretically prefers the 19" wheels for the lower maintenance cost and cushier ride, but the 2027 theoretically holds more value being a later model year.

Which would you take?

Just got a 2019 ES350 and trying to figure out if the screen is customizable. The screen has the audio and fuel economy on the left side and the navigation (which does not work) on the right. The map side says “press here to use the navigation app”. Is there any way to reconfigure the screen to show something else in the navigation side or have the audio size bigger? I think that’s possible with the 12” screen but haven’t seen anything on the smaller screen. I can customize my 13 GS350 screen to some degree. Hoping this can as well