2025 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2025 Lexus RX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-595 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Lexus RX has problems

23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system70
Engine42
Tires20
Forward collision avoidance21
Air bags21
Service brakes22
Structure20
Vehicle speed control11
Visibility/wiper10
7 other systems73

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2025 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

64%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

New

Recall 26V-162 · Mar 18, 2026 · 144,200 vehicles · 91,848 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles · 880,733 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 25V-595 · Sep 11, 2025 · 591,377 vehicles · 391,652 repaired

Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2026 Q3

Rear/other: webbing

Recall 25V-059 · Feb 6, 2025 · 40,922 vehicles · 37,566 repaired

Risk. A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other RX year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RX median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RX owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2025 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped and the "BRAKE" warning light was illuminated with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed as not having a…
Complaint 11773747 · Oct 26, 2026 · 48,000 miles
Battery on car under 6 months old and fewer than 3,000 miles was DEAD after not being used for one week. Weather was not an issue, as car was parked INSIDE of residential garage.
Complaint 11717884 · Feb 13, 2026
Car left us stranded 12 V battery completely dead had a lot of difficulty trying to get it started. The unfortunate part is I got rid of a 2023 Lexus RX 350 H for the exact same problem could not get resolved after installing five batteries. Now we’re going down this road again.
Complaint 11707390 · Dec 28, 2025

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