Model year
2023 Lexus RZ
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 11 complaints for the 2023 Lexus RZ (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), POWER TRAIN (2). NHTSA rated the 450e SUV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 95–107 MPGe combined and 32–36 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
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…
25V577000 · Sep 4, 2025
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
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.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450e SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZ 450e AWD (18 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 115 | 98 | 107 | 32.0 | 220 | $700 |
| RZ 450e AWD (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 102 | 87 | 95 | 36.0 | 196 | $800 |
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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 2023 Lexus RZ at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.