2023 Lexus Rz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2025-10-30 · campaign 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
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.
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.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2025-09-04 · campaign 25V577000 · 94,320 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
Risk: An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-25.
Service bulletins (94)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2026-09-22 · L-SB-0027-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2023 – 2025 model year rz 450e and 2024 – 2025 model year rz 300e vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise coming from the strut mounting bearing in front suspension when turning. a new part has been developed to address this condition.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-04 · 25LD02 · Service Campaign
model year 2023-2025 model year rz vehicles have charge ports that use the ccs standard. this program is for lessees and guests of these vehicles to receive 1 complimentary nacs charging adapter per vehicle to enable charging at stations using the nacs standard.
Electrical System 2025-08-19 · L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. these resources, in conjunction with the repair manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user errors, and compatibility issues with oth
Electrical System 2025-08-05 · 25LC03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instructions for software update 25lc03 ev charging performance + display software update certain 2023 rz450e
Engine 2025-06-17 · L-TT-0347-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some ecus can set a dtc that is common with other ecus. this can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of dtcs.
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What owners report
2026-09-18 · Service Brakes“on tuesday, july 14, 2026, my car experienced a sudden, catastrophic failure of braking system while in motion, at my home. i brought the vehicle into lexus of concord on wednesday, july 15, 2026, . the power assist failed completely with zero advance warning, dropping the vehicle instantly into manual, unassisted braking and lighting up the dashb…”
2026-03-24 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System“my vehicle, a 2023 lexus rz 450e, has been out of service for over 30 days due to an unresolved hvac system failure affecting cabin heating. the issue significantly impacts the safe operation of the vehicle, particularly in cold weather conditions where adequate heat is necessary for driver visibility and occupant safety. despite the vehicle remain…”
2026-01-16 · Suspension“while driving slowly in a parking lot and without striking any object, my 2023 lexus rz 450e experienced a catastrophic front right suspension failure. the suspension failure caused separation of the cv axle, detachment of the front right wheel assembly, and an immediate loss of steering control. the vehicle became inoperable and required towing. f…”
2025-10-29 · Wheels“i was driving at 45 mph during a sunny day with normal traffic flow. the right rear tire had suddenly exploded. it almost caused a major accident. upon inspection, the tire was totally blew out. only the rim was left. the tire expert at northside lexus dealer in houston said he had seen hundreds of blow out tires on lexus like that. he didn't want…”
2025-05-19 · Exterior Lighting“i have had my 2023 rz450e for two years and at 53,000 miles, the driver side daytime running light went out. another owner on a facebook lexus rz450e group reported the same identical thing happening to them in october 2024. with the headlight assembly being led, these should not fail early on in ownership and should last quite a while. my vehicle …”
2025-05-06 · Equipment:electrical“the charger fails to charge. nothing happens when it is plugged into the vehicle. the dealer has confirmed the vehicle can be fully charged using the dealer’s level 2 charger. i am able to fully charge the vehicle using the level 1 charger supplied with the vehicle. enel x way has discontinued support. even though i still have one year warrant…”
2024-12-09 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,400 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2023 lexus rz 450. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(p), the vehicle failed to shift out of park after multiple attempts. the vehicle eventually shifted into drive(d) and as the contact began to drive the vehicle, the vehicle began to hesitate as the brake warning light appeared on the instrument panel. once t…”
2024-10-23 · Unknown Or Other“we are the owners of a 2023 lexus rz450e luxury, a fully electric vehicle. my wife and i rely on the lexus app (on our android devices) to monitor essential details such as remaining miles, charging percentage, and the overall status of the vehicle. these features are vital to ensure we have sufficient charge before driving. however, as of monday, …”
2024-06-26 · Engine · 10,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 lexus rz 450e. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle made an abnormally loud popping sound and stalled. several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the contact was able to pull to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was being diagnosed. the vehicle was not yet diagnos…”
2023-12-13 · Electrical System“when the passenger side radiant heat is on, it makes a toxic smell that smells like plastic or glue melting. it has happened in our rz and also in a loaner rz (vin [xxx] ). lexus has done nothing that we are aware of to ensure that this smell is not affecting passenger side airbags or the integrity of the cars. they’re also hiding in their notes th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.