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2025 Lexus RX recalls & problems

The 2025 Lexus RX has 4 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints23filed by owners
Crashes · fires5 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4–5 ★crash-test stars
2025 Lexus RX in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over preventionMar 18, 2026

Software

Recall 26V162000144,200 vehicles

Problem
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.
Back over preventionOct 30, 2025

Display function

Recall 25V7440001,024,407 vehicles

Problem
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. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Fix
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. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Electrical systemSep 11, 2025

Instrument cluster/panel

Recall 25V595000591,377 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix
Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
Seat beltsFeb 6, 2025

Rear/other › Webbing

Recall 25V05900040,922 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA03 and 25LA03.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2025 Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Lexus RX 350h SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Lexus RX 450h+ SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Lexus RX 500h SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Lexus RX NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2025 Lexus RX NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

RX 350h AWD Hybrid

36mpg combined
City / highway37 / 34 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,300/year to fuel

RX 450h Plus AWD Plug-in Hybrid

35mpg combined
City / highway36 / 33 mpg
Electric range37 mi
On electricity83 MPGe · 40 kWh/100 mi
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,350/year to fuel

RX 500h AWD Hybrid

27mpg combined
City / highway27 / 28 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

RX 350

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 29 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

RX 350 AWD

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 28 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical system7000—
Unknown or other5101—
Engine4200—
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch › Emergency mechanical release; Doors › Latch2000—
Service brakes2201—
Air bags2101—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking2100—
Tires2000—
StructureBody2000—
Service brakes, hydraulic1000—
Vehicle speed control1101—
Exterior lighting1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.