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Our rubber handle has melted too!!! I couldn't believe it. Ridiculous to pay this much for a car where a cheap part like this melts and Lexus won't cover it!

This may require removing the seat and disassembly/reassembly or replacement of the seat track system. Not sure of the construction, but there may be a roll-pin or rivet or other piece of securing hardware that has failed, allowing this rail to move rearward from it's normal location. Personally, I'd unbolt the seat tracks from the floor, remove the seat and compare the broken side to the still-intact side to determine the point of failure and replace with a suitable replacement, whether it be rivet, roll-pin or bolt/nut. I'm guessing it's long past warranty, so I would try that...what have you got to lose, except saving yourself a repair bill if you take it to a garage/dealership.

Problem happened on my 2006, it was sticky, more and more sticky and I eventually changed it (out of warranty). Cost was about 70 euros ex-tax, it took me about half an hour to change it. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-2nd-gen-2004-2009/588188-melted-plastic-in-rear-boot-opener.html Howto: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/710278-cargo-hatch-switch-replacement-how-to-with-pics.html#post8149752

That's a beautiful looking car Scott.....very envious !

Replacement covers are available on eBay for $20. 2007-2009 only.

We had the same thing happen to our 2009 RX350 in August 2013. Under our extended warranty, it was replaced free, but the invoice shows P/N 84840-08010 being used, with about 1/2 hour labor. I searched for the P/N online and it appears it cam be gotten for $50 or less. Not sure how much hassle was involved since Lexus did it, but maybe someone else has some idea.