Lexus RX complaints by model year
957 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 62 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 70 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 77 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 70 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 14 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 6 |
| Engine | 10 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Lexus RX recalls (10)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one RX model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V598000 | Sep 17, 2026 | Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle | 2026 | — |
| 26V162000 | Mar 18, 2026 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023–2026 | 29.3% |
| 25V744000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023–2026 | 81.1% |
| 25V595000 | Sep 11, 2025 | Instrument Panel Failure | 2025 | 49.5% |
| 25V059000 | Feb 6, 2025 | Damaged Second-Row Seat Belt/FMVSS 209 | 2024, 2025 | 90.6% |
| 25V040000 | Jan 29, 2025 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2023 | 81.2% |
| 25V028000 | Jan 22, 2025 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019 | 74.4% |
| 24V482000 | Jun 27, 2024 | Head Rests May Be Inadvertently Removed/FMVSS 202 | 2024 | 93.7% |
| 23V865000 | Dec 20, 2023 | OCS Sensors May Short Circuit | 2020, 2021 | 58.3% |
| 10V499000 | Oct 21, 2010 | BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER | 2004, 2005, 2006 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Lexus RX FAQ
How many recalls has the Lexus RX had?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns that cover at least one Lexus RX model year from 1999 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Lexus RX year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2010 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (77) and the 2012 the fewest (12). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Lexus RX problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, air bags, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Lexus RX get?
EPA rates the 2026 Lexus RX at 27 to 36 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.