2024 Lexus Rx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (12) · Service Brakes (4) · Engine (4)
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Safety recalls (4)
Back Over Prevention:software 2026-03-18 · campaign 26V162000 · 144,200 vehicles
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.
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 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.
Seat Belts:rear/Other:webbing 2025-02-06 · campaign 25V059000 · 40,922 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2024-06-27 · campaign 24V482000 · 11,418 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk: A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB06 and 24LA06.
Service bulletins (105)
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.
Power Train 2026-06-12 · L-SB-0033-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2023 – 2024 model year rx 350, rx 350h, rx 500h, and 2024 model year tx 350 and tx 500h vehicles may exhibit a rotational clicking noise from one or both front drive shaft assemblies when accelerating while making turns. this condition may occur without a grease leak present on the front drive
Engine 2026-04-24 · L-SB-0010-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers of 2023 – 2025 model year rx 350h, rx 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year tx 500h vehicles may experience one or more of the following complaints when the low fuel level warning light illuminates: • the total amount of fuel dispensed during refueling is less than the customer expects wh
Power Train 2026-04-17 · L-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice april 17, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0009-26
Power Train 2026-04-16 · L-SB-0009-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2022 – 2024 model year nx 250 and nx 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year rx 350 vehiclesmay exhibit the following condition at vehicle startup when the vehicle is in park: • a “shift system malfunction” message on the multi-information display (mid), as shown below. this condition is more lik
Power Train 2026-03-10 · L-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2022 – 2024 model year nx 250 and nx 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year rx 350 vehicles may exhibit both of the following conditions at vehicle startup when the vehicle is in park: •a “shift system malfunction” message on the multi-information display (mid), as shown below. •battery voltage drops
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 105 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Unknown Or Other“on october 16, 2026, the panoramic sunroof glass on my 2024 lexus rx 500h shattered without any impact. the vehicle had about 78,000 miles. i was driving at roughly 70 mph on a highway when the glass burst with a loud bang. the glass blew upward and outward, not inward, and there was no road debris, no overhead object and no sign of anything striki…”
2026-10-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2024 lexus rx 500h experiences an intermittent failure to respond when i press the accelerator pedal. during these episodes, pressing the pedal does not produce the expected acceleration, making the vehicle’s response unpredictable. lexus service bulletin l-sb-0026-25 was performed on my vehicle to address the issue. however, the accelerator no…”
2026-10-11 · Engine“ dangerous vehicle failure on highway xxx —xxx on the morning of xxx, at approximately 9:00 a.m., i drove the vehicle from [xxx] to the [xxx]. it was raining during hurricane isaias, and traffic stopped because of an accident approximately 2,000 meters ahead. after waiting in traffic and rain for approximately 15 minutes, my vehicle…”
2026-09-28 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“cruise control engaged and going 70mph. brakes engaged and brake light came on in dash indication crash braking. brakes slammed on and car decelerates to 5 mph before getting operating control back. no cars within 200 ft no road obstacles. acceleration did not respond and unable to gain control and prevent danger problem. …”
2026-09-23 · Electrical System“a 2024 lexus rx 350 h 12 volt battery is discharging leaving owners stranded. aaa must be called to jump the battery. this has happened four times, each when opening car doors to clean the vehicle. from my understanding the battery discharges within 5 minutes leaving the auxiliary system without power and the inability to start the car. not…”
2026-08-22 · Unknown Or Other“i have tried to get stevenson lexus in lakewood colorado to replace the head rests , they have not ever had the parts to complete the recall. i have been waiting for over a year. i called lexus headquarters in texas and was told that there is a remedy but stevenson lexus has never offered that to me.…”
2026-08-03 · Unknown Or Other“while on a long road trip on a hot day, on the interstate, the car suddenly lost speed and would not accelerate. it was like the car had shifted into neutral. i was coasting on the interstate, steadily slowing, and was forced to pull over to the shoulder. i turned the car off and waited a couple of minutes then turned the car back on. no error mess…”
2026-07-26 · Unknown Or Other“the sunroof exploded spontaneously while driving on major road at 65 mph, nothing hit it and no other vehicle around. no abnormal weather conditions. no warning just a burst into air. remaining glass fell into vehicle when i opened shade.…”
2026-04-14 · Lane Departure: Assist“when in cruise, the car will merge itself into the next lane if you hold the turn signal partially. if you keep holding it or fully engage the turn signal (maybe you forgot to turn off you signal, or held it too long), the car will merge through the solid white line off the road into a ditch. this happened to me once, and i noticed it trying severa…”
2026-04-10 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 17,500 mi“the contact owns a 2024 lexus rx 350h. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. additionally, the door latches locked independently, and the contact and wife were locked inside the vehicle for several hours. the contact eventually remembered to pull the mechanical door latch and exit…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.