2023 Lexus RX

● Typical for this model

2023 Lexus RX
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:21:18.553Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2023: 59 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1999	35
2000	29
2001	19
2002	12
2003	4
2004	40
2005	27
2006	32
2007	58
2008	70
2009	34
2010	76
2011	29
2012	12
2013	18
2014	11
2015	20
2016	28
2017	47
2018	25
2019	34
2020	46
2021	69
2022	28
2023	59
2024	55
2025	18
2026	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

had transmission replaced 2 times and update to transmission. this is a brand new car purchased in 2023. first transmission replaced at 20,963 miles, 2nd replaced at 33,543 miles, 35,221 miles transmission update.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260803

On July 21st, 2026 while stopped at a red light and upon turning green stepped on the accelerator to transition from stop to start, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260801

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

Show complaint excerpts

We have encountered 2 instances of Unintended Acceleration. Lexus has inspected the vehicle and states they could not find anything wrong. In both instances the car jumped forward without notice. No warnings were given.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240705

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

LANE DEPARTURE 12%

12% of complaints: lane departure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.

Show complaint excerpts

Purchased a brand new Lexus RX 350h on April 28, 2023. Within 2-3 weeks, the vehicle started issuing alerts that parts of the ADAS were malfunctioning, and therefore the vehicle was disabling the entire ADAS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230727

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20250317 — air bags, steering

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly...

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 25V040000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251205 — back over prevention

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.

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.

Campaign 25V744000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260515 — back over prevention

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.

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.

Campaign 26V162000 — check if this car was fixed