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2013 LEXUS RX — STRUCTURE:BODY

fire · 2194713 · 2026-04-08

Vehicle

Make
LEXUS
Model
RX
Year
2013
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

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.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11729838
Machine
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