How to Determine if 2012 Lexus RX 350 has Factory Tow Package for Wiring Harness

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Say, I thought that you could tell whether or not the Lexus had a tow package by looking under the left front wheel well to see if there was an additional oil cooler in there. Is this true or not?

asked by: Walter

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Though the best way to verify 100 percent if your 2012 Lexus RX 350 is to place a quick call to your Lexus dealer with your VIN, you can also look under the bumper to the left (driver's side) and see if you have a panel that can be removed where the tow package plug will be. It is possible the additional oil cooler is another way to tell though I would not be able to verify this.

If you take a look under the bumper of your '12 RX 350 and remove small square panel and see the port that looks like the one in the accompanying photo, you have the tow package and will be able to use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # 118252.

I have added a link to a video install of this harness on a 2012 Lexus RX 350 (which is where the photo I added came from) and in the first 20 seconds or so it will show you exactly where to look.

You can than tow with either the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75676 or Curt Trailer Hitch # C13143.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, #75676, for the 2010 Lexus RX450h installation is rated as moderate difficulty. The difficulty ratings are easy, moderate and hard. A second person would help the installation go a little easier. You would need to remove…

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Answer 2

That is great information and I appreciate you letting us know. I will say that we have not got our hands on a 2023 RX 350 model yet, so we have not been able to confirm if the hitch #DT73QR will be compatible with the lift gate sensor. In some…

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I have taken a look at the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #75540. This hitch is confirmed to fit your 2022 Lexus RX 350 and it does require some minor trimming of the lower portion of the rear trim. I have linked a couple of pictures…

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Answer 4

The definitive way to determine if a vehicle has a factory tow package is to have a dealership run the VIN number through their system. They can then tell you how the vehicle is equipped. If you are looking to do some towing I recommend Curt trailer…

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Answer 5

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13272 will fit most 2020 Lexus RX 350 F-Sports. This has actually been sort of a complicated issue as many have installed this hitch without issues but some have run into issues. There seems to be a problem with…

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Answer 6

When you install an aftermarket part on your vehicle like a trailer hitch in this case, you are protected by the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act. This act states, in part, that unless the installation and the part caused a problem then the warranty cannot…

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Answer 7

We do have a hitch that will fit your 2022 Lexus RX 350 with the Curt #C73DR. This hitch will still allow you to use your liftgate sensor, but you will need to kick to either side of the receiver as opposed to just swiping your foot under the bumper.…

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Answer 8

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C73DR you were looking at is a confirmed fit for your 2021 Lexus RX 350 and will fit with your rear lift gate sensor though it will likely change the location your foot must be to activate the sensor. You will need to…

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Answer 9

There is a trailer hitch receiver that my contact at Draw-Tite was able to confirm will fit your 2021 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport which is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #75540. The #75540 has a hidden…

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Answer 10

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #56083 is only a fit for a vehicle with the factory tow package. If you have the factory tow package, then you may have fuses that are missing or bad.…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are wanting to install a trailer wiring harness on a 2013 Lexus RX 350. If that is the case we have some great options. I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part #118252 for with factory tow package or part #118255 for…

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Answer 12

For the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56217 on your 2021 Lexus RX 350L the connectors will be located in a different spot. The 10 pin connector should be located on the passenger side just below the taillight. The 4 pin connector will be…

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