The Used Car Index

2025 Lexus RX problems

NHTSA lists 21 complaints for the 2025 Lexus RX, 5 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-07.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as LEXUS RX.

At a glance

Complaints
21
With crash
5
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0
Recalls
4
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
1,024,407
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
44

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM523.8%
ENGINE419.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER419.0%
AIR BAGS29.5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE29.5%
SERVICE BRAKES29.5%
TIRES29.5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION14.8%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING14.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14.8%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
BACK OVER PREVENTIONSENSING SYSTEM1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOORS1
STRUCTUREBODY1
VISIBILITYSUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic733.3%0.95
loss of control523.8%0.98
mechanical failure523.8%0.89
noise or comfort14.8%0.50
restraint or airbag14.8%0.70
structural or corrosion14.8%0.49
visibility or lighting14.8%0.74
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate1361.9%0.81
high523.8%1.00
low314.3%0.90

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 21 tagged complaints of 21 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

See new recalls and investigations this week.

4 recalls.

26V162000

Date: 2026-03-18. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V744000

Date: 2025-10-30. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V595000

Date: 2025-09-11. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury. (excerpt)

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 cus (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V059000

Date: 2025-02-06. Systems: SEAT BELTS.

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

44 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14
STRUCTURE13
ENGINE7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
EQUIPMENT3
WHEELS1

11033407

Date: 2026-05-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Some 2023 a 2025 model year RX 350h customers may experience a high engine RPM/noise when coasting or braking when going downhill with high vehicle SOC (State of Charge). This condition may occur when the vehicle is utilizing engine braking to prevent overcharge of the hybrid battery (>80%).

11033405

Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

A 12V auxiliary battery with increased capacity has been released as an optional replacement.

11032485

Date: 2026-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Some customers of 2023 a 2025 model year RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 a 2025 model year TX 500h vehicles may experience one or more of the following complaints when the low fuel level warning light illuminates: a ? The total amount of fuel dispensed during refueling is less than the customer expe

11031155

Date: 2026-03-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

11029897

Date: 2026-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

11027560

Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Some 2005 a 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedure

11026321

Date: 2025-11-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Some 2022 a 2025 model year NX 450h+ and 2024 a 2025 RX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019064 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor a Aa Signal Plausibility Failure) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logi

11022963

Date: 2025-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user errors, and compatibility issues with oth

11020663

Date: 2025-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

11020656

Date: 2025-06-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
RX20
RX HYBRID1

Same model, other years

All model years | All Lexus models

Other Lexus models, 2025

Sources

Get this record as JSON

The free rate-limited demo needs no key.

curl "https://api.theusedcarindex.com/v1/demo/vehicle_risk?make=Lexus&model=RX&year=2025"

Paid endpoint: https://api.theusedcarindex.com/v1/vehicle_risk. MCP endpoint: https://api.theusedcarindex.com/mcp.