Model year
2026 Lexus RX
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 11 complaints for the 2026 Lexus RX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 0 complaints under RX HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2), STRUCTURE:BODY (2). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 24–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$3,400, 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
26V598000 · Sep 17, 2026
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and…
26V162000 · Mar 18, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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…
25V744000 · Oct 30, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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…
Complaints
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RX HYBRID | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| 350 SUV N/A FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| 350H SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | — |
| 450H+ SUV PHEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 500H SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 350 · 2.4L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| RX 350h AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 37 | 34 | 36 | — | — | $2,300 |
| RX 350 AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| RX 500h AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 28 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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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 2026 Lexus RX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.