Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Lexus RX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (27)
27 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 18.5% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 18.5% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 18.5% |
| Structure | 4 | 14.8% |
| Power train | 3 | 11.1% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 7.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 7.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 7.4% |
| Steering | 2 | 7.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 7.4% |
How 2005 compares with other RX years
Best and worst RX years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 40 | 1 |
| 2005 | 27 | 1 |
| 2006 | 32 | 1 |
| 2007 | 58 | 0 |
| 2008 | 70 | 0 |
| 2009 | 34 | 0 |
| 2010 | 77 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2005 Lexus RX FAQ
How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 10V499000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2005 Lexus RX problems?
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (5), Service brakes (5), Unknown or other (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2005 RX compare with other years?
Among the 2001–2010 Lexus RX model years at least five years old, the 2003 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 2010 the most (77). The 2005 drew 27. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.