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Lexus RX Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns and 341 owner complaints for the Lexus RX Hybrid, covering model years 2004 to 2026. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (154), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 14 recall campaigns on file
  • 341 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 21 model years with data (2004–2026)
  • most complaints: 2006 (154 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (58 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V598000 (reported Sep 17, 2026)
  • 54 complaints reporting a crash (15.8%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (0.6%)
  • 20 complaints reporting an injury (5.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lexus RX Hybrid complaints by model year

17 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 154 of 341, or 45.2%. Next come 2007 (59) and 2008 (57). The fewest are for 2025, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Lexus RX Hybrid owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2005–2025Column chart of 341 complaints across 21 model years. The highest is 2006 with 154. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2005: 2 complaints220052006: 154 complaints15420062007: 59 complaints5920072008: 57 complaints5720082009: 0 complaints20092010: 8 complaints820102011: 12 complaints1220112012: 3 complaints320122013: 12 complaints1220132014: 2 complaints220142015: 5 complaints520152016: 7 complaints720162017: 10 complaints1020172018: 3 complaints320182019: 3 complaints320192020: 2 complaints220202021: 0 complaints20212022: 0 complaints20222023: 0 complaints20232024: 1 complaint120242025: 1 complaint12025
Show the figures for all 17 model years
Lexus RX Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lexus RX Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200520000
200615415050
20075910030
20085718060
201081110
2011122010
201230000
2013122020
201420000
201551000
201672010
2017102010
201830000
201930000
202021000
202410100
202510000
All model years341542200

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

Most-reported Lexus RX Hybrid components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 58 complaints (17.0% of all 341), followed by Service Brakes (55) and Vehicle Speed Control (53).

Components named most often in Lexus RX Hybrid complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Lexus RX Hybrid complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System5817.0%
Service Brakes5516.1%
Vehicle Speed Control5315.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3410.0%
Structure329.4%
Engine267.6%
Unknown or Other247.0%
Power Train236.7%
Steering236.7%
Service Brakes, Electric205.9%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)175.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System175.0%
Air Bags154.4%
Hybrid Propulsion System154.4%
Tires133.8%

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 Hybrid recalls

14 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name RX Hybrid, newest first. The 14 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2026. The 2006 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 14 recall campaigns
Lexus RX Hybrid 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: 5 campaigns2007: 3 campaigns2008: 1 campaign2009: no campaigns
2010: 1 campaign2011: no campaigns2012: no campaigns2013: no campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: 2 campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: no campaigns
2020: 1 campaign2021: 1 campaign2022: no campaigns2023: 2 campaigns2024: 3 campaigns2025: 2 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year 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 25V744000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Display Function

    Model years 2023–2025

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. NHTSA campaign 23V480000

    Reported

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

    Model year 2023

    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 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. 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 that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  7. NHTSA campaign 18V085000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2016

    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. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  8. NHTSA campaign 16V053000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Knee Bolster

    Model year 2016

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.

    Consequence:
    A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  9. NHTSA campaign 13V396000

    Reported

    Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter

    Model years 2006–2008

    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 December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.

    Consequence:
    The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  10. NHTSA campaign 12V305000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model year 2010

    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 September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011. In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

    Consequence:
    A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Toyota and Lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle. Owners of the Lexus vehicles were notified during August 2012. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for the additional Land Cruiser vehicles. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

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  1. NHTSA campaign 11V539000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model year 2006

    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 manufactured from June 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005, equipped with the 1MZ-FE or 3MZ-FE engine. The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.

    Consequence:
    In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the U.S. supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early January 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  2. NHTSA campaign 11V342000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model years 2006–2007

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 highlander hybrid and Lexus RX400H passenger cars manufactured from February 16, 2005, through August 30, 2006. A module inside the inverter module may contain inadequately soldered transistors that during high-load driving, may be damaged by heat caused by the large current. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.

    Consequence:
    The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota/Lexus mailed an interim owner notification on July 19, 2011 to advise owners of this recall and the fact that they will receive a future notice when parts become available to complete repairs. Toyota dealers will inspect the hybrid inverter production number to determine whether the inverter contains suspect transistors and replace the module free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 11V112000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model years 2004–2007

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 Lexus RX330, RX350, and RX400H vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 06V253000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model year 2006

    On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.

    Consequence:
    This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2006, and should be completed by early September 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or 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 Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus RX Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 14 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lexus RX Hybrid, covering model years 2004 to 2026. The most recent, 26V598000, was reported on September 17, 2026 and is filed under “Steering”. The 2006 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Lexus RX Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 154 of the 341 complaints in NHTSA’s file (45.2%). The next are 2007 (59) and 2008 (57). 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 Hybrid complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 58 complaints, or 17.0% of all 341. Service Brakes (55) and Vehicle Speed Control (53) 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 Hybrid?

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 Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 341 complaints, 54 report a crash, 2 a fire, 20 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Lexus models

8 models · most complaints first

The Lexus models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Lexus VIN decoder with every Lexus model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Lexus ES 350 2007–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,451 complaints
  • Lexus RX 1999–2026 · 10 recalls · 947 complaints
  • Lexus RX 350 2004–2023 · 13 recalls · 838 complaints
  • Lexus RX 300 1998–2003 · 2 recalls · 722 complaints
  • Lexus IS 250 2006–2016 · 8 recalls · 719 complaints
  • Lexus ES 1996–2025 · 4 recalls · 666 complaints
  • Lexus IS 1999–2026 · 8 recalls · 595 complaints
  • Lexus ES 300 1995–2013 · 4 recalls · 562 complaints

All Lexus models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

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.