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Lexus RX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 947 owner complaints for the Lexus RX, covering model years 1999 to 2026. The 2010 model year drew the most complaints (76), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 10 recall campaigns on file
  • 947 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 28 model years with data (1999–2026)
  • most complaints: 2010 (76 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (142 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V598000 (reported Sep 17, 2026)
  • 90 complaints reporting a crash (9.5%)
  • 12 complaints reporting a fire (1.3%)
  • 54 complaints reporting an injury (5.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (0.1%)

Lexus RX complaints by model year

28 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2010 model year has the most complaints: 76 of 947, or 8.0%. Next come 2008 (70) and 2021 (69). The fewest are for 2003, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Lexus RX owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1999–2026Column chart of 947 complaints across 28 model years. The highest is 2010 with 76. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1999: 35 complaints3519992000: 29 complaints2920002001: 19 complaints1920012002: 12 complaints1220022003: 4 complaints420032004: 40 complaints4020042005: 27 complaints2720052006: 32 complaints3220062007: 58 complaints5820072008: 70 complaints7020082009: 34 complaints3420092010: 76 complaints7620102011: 29 complaints2920112012: 12 complaints1220122013: 19 complaints1920132014: 11 complaints1120142015: 20 complaints2020152016: 28 complaints2820162017: 47 complaints4720172018: 25 complaints2520182019: 34 complaints3420192020: 46 complaints4620202021: 69 complaints6920212022: 29 complaints2920222023: 61 complaints6120232024: 56 complaints5620242025: 18 complaints1820252026: 7 complaints72026
Show the figures for all 28 model years
Lexus RX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lexus RX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1999351010
2000291010
2001191010
2002123020
200341010
2004401110
2005271110
2006321210
2007581110
2008705210
2009341010
2010769030
2011294220
2012120000
2013193130
2014113021
2015201110
2016281000
2017478060
2018253020
20193410010
2020466030
2021699060
2022295130
2023614040
2024561040
2025185020
202671000
All model years9479012541

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lexus RX components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 142 complaints (15.0% of all 947), followed by Power Train (133) and Air Bags (128). Another 172 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Lexus RX complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Lexus RX complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Unknown or Other17218.2%
Engine14215.0%
Power Train13314.0%
Air Bags12813.5%
Electrical System11512.1%
Service Brakes10010.6%
Structure818.6%
Fuel/Propulsion System555.8%
Steering434.5%
Vehicle Speed Control434.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance414.3%
Tires252.6%
Exterior Lighting202.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic181.9%
Lane Departure161.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lexus RX recalls

10 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name RX, newest first. The 10 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2026. The 2024 and 2025 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 10 recall campaigns
Lexus RX recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2004: 1 campaign2005: 1 campaign2006: 1 campaign2007: no campaigns2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: no campaigns2012: no campaigns2013: no campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: 1 campaign
2020: 1 campaign2021: 1 campaign2022: no campaigns2023: 3 campaigns2024: 4 campaigns2025: 4 campaigns2026: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V598000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

    Model year 2026

    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. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

    Consequence:
    A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V162000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Software

    Model years 2023–2026

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V744000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Display Function

    Model years 2023–2026

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 25V595000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model year 2025

    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 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

    Consequence:
    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  5. NHTSA campaign 25V059000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Webbing

    Model years 2024–2025

    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. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

    Consequence:
    A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA03 and 25LA03.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  6. NHTSA campaign 25V040000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette; Steering › Column

    Model year 2023

    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 that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  7. NHTSA campaign 25V028000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2019

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA01 and 25LA01.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  8. NHTSA campaign 24V482000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint

    Model year 2024

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."

    Consequence:
    A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB06 and 24LA06.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  9. NHTSA campaign 23V865000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

    Model years 2020–2021

    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 Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

    Consequence:
    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  10. NHTSA campaign 10V499000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

    Model years 2004–2006

    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. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

    Consequence:
    A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 15, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lexus RX questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus RX have?

NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lexus RX, covering model years 1999 to 2026. The most recent, 26V598000, was reported on September 17, 2026 and is filed under “Steering”. The 2024 and 2025 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Lexus RX model year has the most complaints?

The 2010 model year, with 76 of the 947 complaints in NHTSA’s file (8.0%). The next are 2008 (70) and 2021 (69). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lexus RX complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 142 complaints, or 15.0% of all 947. Power Train (133) and Air Bags (128) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lexus RX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lexus dealer.

How many Lexus RX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 947 complaints, 90 report a crash, 12 a fire, 54 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.