Kick Sensor Not Working on a 2020 Lexus RX 350 After Hitch Installation

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I installed a Curt trailer hitch on my 2020 RX 350. The kick sensor no longer works. Is there a position I can move the kick sensor in order for it to work?

asked by: Theodore F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

It does not look like the kick sensor can be moved on your 2020 Lexus RX 350. If the sensor required moving most manufacturers make a replacement trim panel that would relocate the sensor but there is not one for your Lexus and the manufacturer said that it is not required.

I suggest first checking to make sure that when the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13272 was installed that the wiring and sensors were not somehow damaged or accidently disconnected.

I have also seen a few that have commented that they have to kick to the passenger side of the hitch and almost all the way to the bumper cover for it to work properly.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Hey Raul, so with the Curt hitch part #C29VV installed on your 2023 Lexus RX350 the hands-free liftgate would still be functional but you'd just need to kick to either side of the hitch opening.

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Answer 2

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 3

I went ahead and did some investigating and it turns out that the reason your Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package #56083 is not working is due to the fact that you do not have the factory towing package. Instead,…

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Answer 4

If your Lexus RX350 already has the tow package which provides the taillight converter that's plugged into the connector located behind the passenger side cargo area bulkhead as shown in the linked instructions, you'll just need the #118252…

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Answer 5

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package #56083 requires your 2021 Lexus RX 350 to have the factory tow package which includes a factory installed module to power the trailer lights. Since your harness does not have power I…

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Answer 6

I have another option for you, but the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13282 you were looking at is not confirmed to fit your 2021 Lexus RX450h, and is only confirmed to fit the 2016-2020 RX 450h. The only hitch that we have that is confirmed to fit…

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Answer 7

I do have options for you depending on what you will be using the trailer hitch for but we do not have a trailer hitch which is listed as a fit for your 2018 Lexus RX 450hL as of May 2022. Therefore, I cannot confirm that the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13394 will fit your 2022 Lexus RX 350 L as long as it doesn't have the Twin-Tip Exhaust. As far as the rear door kick sensor is concerned, we haven't heard anything about that but it isn't uncommon…

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Answer 9

As long as your 2021 Lexus RX350 isn't the F-Sport model, the Curt Class III hitch, part #C73DR is a confirmed fit. The Curt #C13272 hitch you'd looked at isn't a confirmed fit. We haven't received any feedback stating that installing…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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