NHTSA records · 2023–2026
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NHTSA rated four versions of the 2026 Lexus RX: 4 to 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 RX list 7 recall campaigns and 149 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 4 to 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 7
- Owner complaints
- 149
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Lexus RX crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 2 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RX 350 SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2026 | RX 350 SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2026 | RX 350H SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2026 | RX 500H SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | RX 350 SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | RX 350 SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2025 | RX 350H SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | RX 500H SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | RX 350 SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | RX 350 SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | RX 350H SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | RX 500H SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2023 | RX 350 SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2023 | RX 350 SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | RX 350H SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2023 | RX 500H SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
RX recall campaigns, 2023–2026
7 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 4, 2024: 4, 2025: 4, 2026: 2.
- Back over prevention ×2
- Steering ×2
- Electrical system ×1
- Seat belts ×1
- Seats ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V162000 | March 18, 2026 | Back over prevention › software | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| 25V744000 | October 30, 2025 | Back over prevention › display function | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| 25V595000 | September 11, 2025 | Electrical system › instrument cluster/panel | 2025 |
| 25V059000 | February 6, 2025 | Seat belts › rear/other › webbing | 2024, 2025 |
| 25V040000 | January 29, 2025 | Steering › column | 2023 |
| 24V482000 | June 27, 2024 | Seats › front assembly › head restraint | 2024 |
| 23V480000 | July 12, 2023 | Steering › column | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own RX. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: RX 2026 · RX 2025 · RX 2024 · RX 2023 · RX350 2023
RX owner complaints to NHTSA
149 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 66 | 5 | 0 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Electrical system40
- Engine22
- Power train19
- Structure12
- Service brakes9
- Forward collision avoidance8
- Air bags7
- Fuel/propulsion system7
NHTSA complaint records: RX 350 ICE 2026 · RX 350 2025 · RX 350H 2025 · RX 500H 2025 · RX 450H+ 2025 · RX 350 2024 · RX 350H 2024 · RX 500H 2024 · RX 350 2023 · RX450H 2023
Coverage on a RX
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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