RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009) Discussion topics related to the 2004 -2009 RX330, RX350 and RX400H models
Old 01-07-15, 04:29 PM
How-Tos on this Topic
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:

Browse all: Cleaning and Detailing Guides
Print Wikipost

Melting dash or door panels on your RX?? No problem Lexus is replacing it!!

Old 12-30-14, 08:11 AM
  #16  
Rainbird
Moderator
 
Rainbird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: California
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by mandyfig
Plus another letter on something else...in the engine.
Care to share what the "engine" letter is about?
Old 12-30-14, 09:03 AM
  #17  
smassey321
Lead Lap
 
smassey321's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 463
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Rainbird
Care to share what the "engine" letter is about?
I bet it is about the "catastrophic" oil cooler hoses you poor 330 owners have been complaining about for years
Old 12-30-14, 10:36 AM
  #18  
jer
Instructor
 
jer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: fl
Posts: 847
Received 89 Likes on 67 Posts
Default

Also received my letter yesterday. My dash had started cracking above the drivers side AC vent and around the ignition key. The top passenger side was also getting the oily film look to it. I'm in FL but the RX is garaged over 95% of the time- as we have a garage & a garage at work. Will check next week with my local dealer and see if there is a 'list' I can get on to get this taken care of. Had been using a dash cover for the past year...
Old 12-30-14, 11:52 AM
  #19  
pauljcl
Lead Lap
 
pauljcl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 445
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Well, no letter received yet! I am in Miami and own a 2009RX350, which had the dash changed this past Spring. I am looking forward to getting a refund of the partial payment I made (Lexus having paid the balance).
Old 01-09-15, 01:23 PM
  #20  
smassey321
Lead Lap
 
smassey321's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 463
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

I have a co-worker with just a crack above the glove box and dealer confirmed they replace dash once parts come in. No melting. FL RX.
Old 01-09-15, 03:11 PM
  #21  
RX3302004
Pole Position
 
RX3302004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: FL
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I got my letter about 2 weeks ago. Nothing will happen until they get in the parts.
Old 01-09-15, 03:24 PM
  #22  
sgmstr
Pole Position
 
sgmstr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

could anyone post a picture of the letters. I own 2004 RX, but haven't received the letter.
Old 01-09-15, 09:16 PM
  #23  
votru
Lead Lap
iTrader: (7)
 
votru's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: TX
Posts: 520
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

New Year gifts - thank you Lexus .
Old 01-10-15, 09:27 AM
  #24  
TriniLex
Instructor
 
TriniLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: California
Posts: 779
Received 59 Likes on 47 Posts
Default

Got my letter for my 2005 LEXUS today
Dealer said parts will be in July 2015
Old 01-12-15, 10:28 PM
  #25  
pauljcl
Lead Lap
 
pauljcl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 445
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

I have still not received any letter. Does anyone know if it has been posted on-line or on any Toyota or Lexus website?
Old 01-13-15, 06:19 AM
  #26  
jlau168
Driver School Candidate
 
jlau168's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Georgia
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I just purchased an 04 with severe cracks in the dash. Hooray, hopefully Lexus will warranty it.

Found a copy of the letter sent out for all to see.


Last edited by jlau168; 01-13-15 at 06:28 AM.
Old 01-13-15, 11:42 AM
  #27  
tcarr680
Driver School Candidate
 
tcarr680's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

My dealer replaced the oil cooler pipe at no charge when it blew back in October (RX 350 2007). The same day I took it in, I received the recall notice in the mail. What year do you have?
Old 01-13-15, 11:44 AM
  #28  
tcarr680
Driver School Candidate
 
tcarr680's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by pauljcl
I have still not received any letter. Does anyone know if it has been posted on-line or on any Toyota or Lexus website?
Received my letter by mail yesterday, but my dash has been fine. Now I have to keep an eye on this.
Old 01-15-15, 06:34 PM
  #29  
robbyk
Pit Crew
 
robbyk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: CA
Posts: 239
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by pauljcl
I have still not received any letter. Does anyone know if it has been posted on-line or on any Toyota or Lexus website?
I still have not received a letter regarding the dash crack issue, I have quite a few cracks on mine. In fact I was even thinking about buying a dashboard cover when I found out about the recall.

Last week I wrote a letter to Lexus. In the letter I provided all of my information including VIN number and explained that I had heard about the recall but have not received the letter.

Two days ago I received an email from Lexus providing a phone number and the name of a person in the customer satisfaction department. I called today and spoke to a live person, she verified that my VIN number falls in the warranty extension of the dashboard and indicated that the dashboard is fully covered under the warranty extension. She also indicated that I am going to receive my letter eventually and collected information of the dealership closest to me and where I would be taking my RX for the dashboard repair. Parts are not expected to be in stock until May 2015.

So be patient, Lexus is collecting information of the Registered Owners from the Department of Motors and Vehicles. Also make sure Lexus has all of your information up to date.

Last edited by robbyk; 01-15-15 at 06:43 PM.
Old 01-15-15, 08:39 PM
  #30  
Rainbird
Moderator
 
Rainbird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: California
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Good work robbyk. It pays to be proactive on these recalls. especially if you have not received the notice. Even more so if you are not the original owner. it appears Lexus now has you covered.

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Melting dash or door panels on your RX?? No problem Lexus is replacing it!!



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:50 PM.