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All cars · Lexus RX · 2023

2023 Lexus RX. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index50100 = average car
Complaints67NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold114,033U.S. model year
Per 100K sold59complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)FWD22 / 29 / 25Premium$3,100
2.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD21 / 28 / 24Premium$3,200
2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybridAuto (AV-S6)AWD27 / 28 / 27Premium$2,850
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (AV-S6)AWD37 / 34 / 36Premium$2,150

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,800 and 12,500 miles. Median 8,200, from 10 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain19%
Engine16%
Electrical15%
Body structure12%
Lane assist10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6750404

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 26V162000 Mar 2026 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 25V744000 Oct 2025 Back Over Prevention / Display Function

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 25V040000 Jan 2025 Steering / Column

    Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occu

    Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

Manufacturer communications 132

Lexus filed 132 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Some 2023MY RX500h may require a transaxle and transmission control module (TCU) replacement for
  • The subject vehicles are equipped with a Data Communication Module (DCM) which supports the use
  • Vibration or shudder sensation from the transmission

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Lexus RX 350 SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Lexus RX 350h SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20202322101,059Fuel system, gasoline
20213640115,320Airbags
2022273396,041Electrical
20235067114,033Transmission & drivetrain
20245960118,636Electrical
20253323113,256Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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