2024 Lexus Tx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (16) · Seats (3) · Visibility/Wiper (2)
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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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2025-09-11 · campaign 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Defect: 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' numb
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain 2024-06-20 · campaign 24V461000 · 145,254 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles. The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus' numbers are 24LB05/24LA05.
Service bulletins (61)
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.
Structure:body 2026-09-10 · L-SB-0049-25 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024 – 2026 model year tx 350, tx 500h, and tx 500h+ vehicles may exhibit a condition where the fuel lid may not open when the release button is depressed.
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
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
Structure:body 2025-11-10 · L-SB-0049-25.pdf · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024 – 2026 model year tx 350, tx 500h, and tx 500h+ vehicles may exhibit a condition where the fuel lid may not open when the release button is depressed.
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 2025-06-13 · L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Showing the 6 most recent of 61 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-16 · Vehicle Speed Control“2024 lexus tx 500h luxury. since i bought it new, the vehicle has intermittently failed to accelerate from a stop. i have reported it to my lexus dealer at every 5,000-mile service. lexus tas case numbers:[xxx] and [xxx]. the dealer applied lexus tsb l-sb-0026-25 (hesitation from a stop), a tcm reprogram. it reduced how often it happens but did no…”
2026-09-30 · Hybrid Propulsion System · 21,000 mi“the contact owns a 2024 lexus tx 500h. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the "hybrid system malfunction" warning light illuminated. the contact stated that several days later, a secondary warning light illuminated for the battery failure. after the third failure, the "hybrid system malfunction - contact dealer" message w…”
2026-09-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the car emits very strong gas fumes into the cabin during longer drives. you can taste the gas. has happened over 5 times. submitted for service multiple times; on the 4th time, they were finally able to "recreate it". and the dealer confirmed the issue. no warning or check engine lights came on. …”
2026-09-15 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:condensor/Evaporator · 37,000 mi“the contact owns a 2024 lexus tx 500h. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle drove over glass in the roadway that struck the air conditioner condenser. approximately two weeks later, the air conditioner failed to blow cool air. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the a/c condenser …”
2026-09-15 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 41,800 mi“odometer fraud: the contact owns a 2024 lexus tx 350. the contact stated that a mileage discrepancy was discovered. the vehicle was a dealer sale. the contact discovered information indicating that the vehicle was a cloned vehicle. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 39,000; however, during a service appointment, it was discovered that…”
2026-09-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am reporting a severe, systemic vehicle performance discrepancy on my lexus tx 500h (2.4l turbo hybrid powertrain). the vehicle is officially labeled with an epa rating of 27 mpg combined. however, under normal, conservative driving conditions, the vehicle routinely achieves only 20 to 21 mpg—a consistent 20%+ shortfall from the manufacturer's ce…”
2026-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“i had my foot on the brakes waiting at a red light. the car just started jerking back and forth. it didn’t stop until i released my foot off the brake.…”
2026-08-29 · Unknown Or Other“i am filing this complaint regarding my 2024 lexus tx. a road rock/debris entered through the vehicle’s factory front grille and struck/punctured the a/c condenser, causing the air conditioning system to stop functioning properly. the repair cost is approximately $2,500. the factory grille has large openings that leave the condenser vulnerable to …”
2026-08-21 · Unknown Or Other“strong smell of gas coming from around the car and near rear end of car. usually after a drive. the smell does not happen after every drive. i brought up the smell to my husband a number of times within the year…and finally took to jd auto in arizona in june but the gas smell could not be replicated and no source or defect could be visually seen. n…”
2026-05-21 · Structure:body:hood“on two occasions while driving my hood has become open due to windy conditions coming from the makua side of the highway as i’m driving on the queen kaahumanu highway today was the second incident except that i was heading south the first time that happened i was driving north and it occurred probably about a few months ago, but i dismissed it …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.