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Lexus Recalling 2011 RX350s

The luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus is recalling 2011 RX 350s that were built between August 30, 2010 and May 18, 2011 and have Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM).

It seems that the problem for which these cars are recalled is an incorrect calibration for the hydraulic control valves. If you don’t know, this incorrect calibration means the right front tire might not be controlled properly if the ABS or VSC (Vehicle Skid Control) system is activated and that could result in either a longer stopping distance or the failure to correct the slide, ending with a crash in the worst case scenario.

The Japanese company will make the fix free of charge, replacing the brake actuator with a new 1. To contact the company, owners may do so at 800-331-4331. Dealers are expected to begin making the fixes in August.

Below you can see what published NHSTA on their official web site.

timlrx11

Typically if our RX350s are affected by this recall we should see something in the mail...

LexBob2

You should be able to log on to lexus.com and see if your vehicle is included in the recall.

timlrx11

This is my first Toyota product. Honda usually sends me the recall papers in the mail when my automobile is affect by a recall.

RXSF

they will send one out in US mail but it takes some time for everything to process

happy1977

Good, just in time for my 5000mi maintenance and VIP installation.

RXSF

LOL only 32 models affected? is that how many sport models were sold?

kitlz

Wow, and they don't offer sport on the 450h anymore. BTW, I still don't know how to shut VDIM off.

MEP7557

I thought the numbers were low on a RX350 with the sport option, I didn't know they were that low.

Cruiter

Don't think you can shut it off, just something always watching out for you. Like Big Government

And I guess it didn't effect the 2010 models with VDIM as it only lists 2011 model year.

32 might be about right on the 350 as it was hard to get the expensive option package that contained it. For us 450h drivers it was part of the jump to the highest model in the line that included more accessories.

kitlz

Jim, the VDIM cut-off switch is on the 450h sport, not the 350 sport. The package is actually inexpensive. Finding one is pretty hard. I believe they only come from Japan too. Sandi K waited 5 months for her '10 350 sport, me four months. I test drove a 350 sport at my dealer back in May 2009 before I drove the 450h. That's probably why I went with sport.

RXSF

VDIM is standard on the RXh Jim so it is not part of an expensive option.

so, pressing the trac off button turns off traction control, push and holding it turns off VSC but not VDIM?

kitlz

And VDIM cut-off switch is part of the sport package on the 450h.

I tried pressing and holding the TRAC button. TRAC off message appeared in the center and the VSC light came on. But that was it. No other lights came on

Cruiter

I know, I have it. And I can turn on or off traction control but like Anita said there is not a separate switch for VDIM unless the traction control does that. But I can't think of one good reason why anyone would need to turn it off.

kitlz

Jim, I don't necessarily want to turn VDIM off either. I just want to know how to.

Which makes me wonder, has anyone with VDIM had the VSC light go on while driving on a slightly bumpy road going downhill with the brakes on enough to slow down a bit? I feel like the system is a bit hypersensitive sometimes. It's not a complaint, just an observation.