Lexus RX Hybrid problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Lexus RX Hybrid model year, from official NHTSA data.
270
NHTSA complaints
13
recall campaigns
460
service bulletins (TSBs)
3
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid | 7 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Lexus RX Hybrid | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid | 8 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid | 57 | 1 | 148 |
| 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid | 59 | 3 | 157 |
| 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid | 154 | 5 | 155 |
Common problems
- Lexus RX Hybrid vehicle speed control problems47
- Lexus RX Hybrid electrical system problems42
- Lexus RX Hybrid service brakes problems37
- Lexus RX Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems32
- Lexus RX Hybrid structure problems27
- Lexus RX Hybrid steering problems23
- Lexus RX Hybrid service brakes, electric problems20
- Lexus RX Hybrid power train problems18
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stallPE11005 · opened Feb 15, 2011 · closed Jul 20, 2011
- Unintended and Uncontrolled AccelerationRQ10003 · opened Feb 16, 2010 · closed Mar 1, 2011