repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: propulsion system
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Lexus RZProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2026 Lexus RZ, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Lexus RZ has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
2Latches/locks/linkages
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 Lexus RZ 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.
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 RZ 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 RZ median. How we score
'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What RZ owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2026 Lexus RZ 450. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer jump-started the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to the service center, where it was determined that a module had failed and the battery was replaced.…
Went to my car on Saturday @630p to put items in my car for church the next morning. I couldn't get into my car and my car wasn't responding to my key fobs. I called the Lexus service and was closed. I got on my app and called roadside service. As I was walking (pacing) in my garage, I noticed my…
Incident one: I was locked out of my car and needed to call Lexus roadside assistance for help. The technician struggled with the mechanical override to open the car, but was able to force it eventually. He explained the 12V battery was dead. There was nothing left on that would have drained the…
Own a 2026 RZ?
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