Model year
2005 Lexus RX
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 27 complaints for the 2005 Lexus RX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 5 recalls and 167 complaints under RX330, RX350, and RX HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (5), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5), STRUCTURE (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 29 complaints
- 2001 19 complaints
- 2002 12 complaints
- 2003 4 complaints
- 2004 40 complaints
- 2005 27 complaints
- 2006 32 complaints
- 2007 58 complaints
- 2008 70 complaints
- 2009 34 complaints
- 2010 77 complaints
- 2011 29 complaints
- 2012 12 complaints
- 2013 19 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 20 complaints
- 2016 28 complaints
- 2017 47 complaints
- 2018 26 complaints
- 2019 34 complaints
- 2020 47 complaints
- 2021 70 complaints
- 2022 29 complaints
- 2023 62 complaints
- 2024 60 complaints
- 2025 22 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
Recalls
10V499000 · Oct 21, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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…
Complaints
27 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| RX330 | 3 | 165 |
| RX350 | 1 | 0 |
| RX HYBRID | 1 | 2 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ10003 | Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | Feb 16, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 330 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| RX 330 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| RX 330 4WD · 3.3L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| RX 330 4WD · 3.3L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2005 Lexus RX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.