Lexus RX recalls and problems
10 recalls and 941 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
10
Complaints
941
Crashes reported
91
Fires reported
12
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Lexus RX by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 RX | 4 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 RX | 4 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 RX | 3 | 62 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 RX | 0 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 RX | 1 | 71 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 RX | 1 | 48 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 RX | 1 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 RX | 0 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 RX | 0 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 RX | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 RX | 0 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 RX | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 RX | 0 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 RX | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 RX | 0 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 RX | 0 | 77 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 RX | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 RX | 0 | 70 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 RX | 0 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 RX | 1 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 RX | 1 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 RX | 1 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 RX | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 RX | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 RX | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 RX | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Lexus RX problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 175 | |
| Engine | 146 | |
| Air Bags | 124 | |
| Electrical System | 122 | |
| Power Train | 107 | |
| Service Brakes | 102 | |
| Structure | 84 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 53 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 51 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 |
All Lexus RX recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-598 | Sep 17, 2026 | 2026 | Steering | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. |
| 26V-162 | Mar 18, 2026 | 2023–2026 | Back Over Prevention | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. |
| 25V-744 | Oct 30, 2025 | 2023–2026 | Back Over Prevention | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. |
| 25V-595 | Sep 11, 2025 | 2025 | Electrical System | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025… |
| 25V-059 | Feb 6, 2025 | 2024–2025 | Seat Belts | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. |
| 25V-040 | Jan 29, 2025 | 2023 | Air Bags, Steering | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles… |
| 25V-028 | Jan 22, 2025 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. |
| 24V-482 | Jun 27, 2024 | 2024 | Seats | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. |
| 23V-865 | Dec 20, 2023 | 2020–2021 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna… |
| 10V-499 | Oct 21, 2010 | 2004–2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lexus RX?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2010 Lexus RX has the most reports (77). Check the 2010 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lexus RX have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Lexus RX model years 2004–2006, 2019–2021, 2023–2026.
What are the most common Lexus RX problems?
Owners report unknown or other, engine, air bags problems most often.