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2026 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2026 Lexus RX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-744 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

2026 Lexus RX
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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 86%Owner complaints143 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Szeremeta, CC BY 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Lexus RX has problems

14 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 system71
Engine31
Power train20
Fuel/propulsion system21
Back over prevention21
Forward collision avoidance21
Structure20
Visibility/wiper10
Exterior lighting10
3 other systems30

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

3 recalls

2026 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 →

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

2026 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

'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RX owners report

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

While driving my 2026 Lexus RX350h, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and would not respond to the accelerator. After coming to a stop, pressing the gas pedal did nothing. I had to shift to Park, press the brake, and press the Start button to get the vehicle moving again. A short time later,…
Complaint 11773204 · Oct 23, 2026
Push brake to start. Displays car not ready low battery. Seat memory not retaining setting. Windshield wiper speed will not remove water fast enough
Complaint 11767025 · Sep 25, 2026
(1)The original 12-V battery was replaced by the dealership on XXX (after 5-week and 120-mile usage) with a new one, model: 00544-MFH50, S/N [XXX], 540CCA and 100 RC. (2)Upon double-checking with the 2026 Lexus Owner’s Manual for RX450H+, on Page 605, it clearly stated that when replacing the…
Complaint 11764261 · Sep 14, 2026

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