2025 Lexus Rx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (6) · Tires (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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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
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.
Service bulletins (38)
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.
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
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
Engine 2025-11-21 · L-SB-0052-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2022 – 2025 model year nx 450h+ and 2024 – 2025 rx 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p019064 (fuel rail pressure sensor “a” signal plausibility failure) present. the engine control module (ecm) (sae term: powertrain control module/pcm) logic has be
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.
Electrical System 2025-04-18 · L-SB-0024-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2023 – 2025 model year rx 350, rx 350h, rx 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year tx 350, tx 500h, and tx 550h+ vehicles may exhibit a condition where the blind spot monitor (bsm) system is inoperative, there is a bsm malfunction message on the multi-information display (mid), or the driving assist i
Showing the 6 most recent of 38 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Electrical System · 48,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 lexus rx350. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped and the "brake" warning light was illuminated with the accelerator pedal depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed as not having a malfunction in the collision avoidance system. the dealer sta…”
2026-10-09 · Unknown Or Other“air conditioner quit working. dealership states a rock went through my grill, “damaged” my condenser. out of pocket expense quoted $1600.00. only 11,841 miles. 2025 lexus rx 350. only 1 year old, purchased, september 2025…”
2026-10-07 · Electrical System“the power tailgait opens but wont close, gives two beeps…”
2026-09-25 · Structure:body“while driving on the highway, the right rear fender trim piece detached from the vehicle. it could be seen flying off in the mirror. it’s likely that the trim piece wasn’t properly secured during the vehicle’s manufacturing process. it could have hurt someone driving behind me. …”
2026-09-25 · Tires“this is original goodyear eagle touring tire on 2025 lexus rx 350. it m+s 235/50r21 101v. there were no low tire pressure alerts before the blowout. i was entering a ramp of a freeway (xxx in [xxx]) and suddenly heard a loud noise. unfortunately due to ongoing construction there is no shoulder or curb in the stretch of the road. also it was dark; a…”
2026-07-13 · Power Train · 💥 crash“car unintentionally accelerated striking a garage door and parked car.…”
2026-05-28 · Tires“the passenger rear tire (235/60r19 - michelin primacy a/s) randomly blew out while driving at high speeds on the highway. no trauma via a pothole or other object was noted. tire was inflated to the manufacture recommended psi (33 psi). no signs came up until the tire blew out. the tire just randomly decided to give out while driving.…”
2026-05-16 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“around 11 am on sat., may 2, 2026, i was sitting in a very long line in starbuck's drive thru when my 2025 lexus rx hybrid suddenly and uncontrollably accelerated--like an uncontrollable bucking horse. brakes didn't work. i couldn't stop my out of control car, and the multiple computer sensors also didn't stop the car. it was like the throttle was …”
2026-05-09 · Seat Belts“the car does not alert when a seat belt is not worn in the back seats. this feature is mentioned in the owner's manual, but the car fails to alert when a rear passenger does not buckle their seat belt. i have raised the complaint twice and proved to lexus service center, that car doesn't warn or alert the safety belt. it was also proven and check…”
2026-04-16 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“on april 1, 2026, while pulling into a parking space at our church, i was applying the brake when the vehicle suddenly and forcefully surged forward without warning. the unintended acceleration was intense and unexpected, occurring despite continuous braking input. this resulted in the vehicle striking the building and causing significant damage …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.