Lexus RX Hybrid recalls and problems
14 recalls and 341 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
341
Crashes reported
54
Fires reported
2
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Lexus RX Hybrid by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX Hybrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 RX Hybrid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 RX Hybrid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 RX Hybrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 RX Hybrid | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 RX Hybrid | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 RX Hybrid | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 RX Hybrid | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 RX Hybrid | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 RX Hybrid | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 RX Hybrid | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 RX Hybrid | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 RX Hybrid | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 1 | 57 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 3 | 59 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 RX Hybrid | 5 | 154 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 RX Hybrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Lexus RX Hybrid problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | |
| Service Brakes | 55 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 53 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | |
| Structure | 33 | |
| Steering | 23 | |
| Power Train | 21 | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 20 | |
| Engine | 18 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
All Lexus RX Hybrid 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. |
| 25V-744 | Oct 30, 2025 | 2023–2025 | 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-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. |
| 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… |
| 23V-480 | Jul 12, 2023 | 2023 | Air Bags, Steering | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024… |
| 18V-085 | Jan 31, 2018 | 2016 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. |
| 16V-053 | Feb 1, 2016 | 2016 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. |
| 13V-396 | Sep 4, 2013 | 2006–2008 | Hybrid Propulsion System | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through… |
| 12V-305 | Jun 29, 2012 | 2010 | Vehicle Speed Control | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles manufactured from… |
| 11V-539 | Nov 9, 2011 | 2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles… |
| 11V-342 | Jun 29, 2011 | 2006–2007 | Electrical System | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 highlander hybrid and lexus rx400h passenger cars manufactured from february 16, 2005, through august 30, 2006. |
| 11V-112 | Feb 24, 2011 | 2004–2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. |
| 06V-253 | Jul 13, 2006 | 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lexus RX Hybrid?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid has the most reports (154). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lexus RX Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Lexus RX Hybrid model years 2004–2008, 2010, 2016, 2020–2021, 2023–2026.
What are the most common Lexus RX Hybrid problems?
Owners report electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems most often.