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2025 Lexus RX: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Lexus RX, most recently filed March 2026. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Lexus RX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2025 Lexus RX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V162000 Filed Mar 18, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
29.3% repairedof 144,200 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2025 Lexus RX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V744000 Filed Oct 30, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
81.1% repairedof 1,024,407 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2025 Lexus RX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V595000 Filed Sep 11, 2025

Instrument Panel Failure

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
49.5% repairedof 591,377 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 25V059000 Filed Feb 6, 2025

Damaged Second-Row Seat Belt/FMVSS 209

Seat belts · rear/other · webbing
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
90.6% repairedof 40,922 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (20)

20 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

5involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Lexus RX, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 20.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other RX years

Best and worst RX years →
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports

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.

Fuel economy: up to 36 mpg combined

36
mpg combined
37
city
34
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,300
CO₂ tailpipe
244 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$1,814per year
$151per month
417gallons a year

Miles ÷ 36 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2025 Lexus RX configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVTAll-Wheel Drive37 / 34 / 36$2,300244
2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVTAll-Wheel Drive36 / 33 / 35$2,35089
2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive27 / 28 / 27$3,050321

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2025 Lexus RX FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 Lexus RX have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V162000 (rear camera), 25V744000 (rear camera), 25V595000 (electrical), 25V059000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2025 Lexus RX problems?

Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (5), Engine (4), Unknown or other (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2025 Lexus RX get?

EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 37 city, 34 highway and 36 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2025 RX compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Lexus RX model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (26) and the 2021 the most (70). The 2025 drew 20. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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