Lexus Rx350 Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Lexus Rx350 is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Rx350. When it fails on the Lexus Rx350, the effects appear across your Rx350 speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Lexus Rx350.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Lexus Rx350

• Speedometer on your Lexus Rx350 reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Rx350, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Lexus Rx350 refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Rx350 dashboard
• Check engine light on your Lexus Rx350 with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Rx350 transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Lexus Rx350

On older Lexus Rx350 vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Rx350 and serves as the primary reference for the Rx350 speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Lexus Rx350 front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Rx350, one sensor feeding multiple Lexus Rx350 systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Lexus Rx350 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Lexus Rx350 vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Rx350 control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Lexus Rx350, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Lexus Rx350 exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Lexus Rx350 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Lexus Rx350?

Yes. The Lexus Rx350 transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Rx350 speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Rx350 limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Lexus Rx350?

Yes. A failed Lexus Rx350 vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Rx350, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.

Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Lexus Rx350?

On many modern Lexus Rx350 vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Rx350. On older Rx350 vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Lexus Rx350.