2026 Lexus Rx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Structure:body (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm 2026-09-17 · campaign 26V598000 · 617 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.
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.
Service bulletins (23)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-19 · L-SB-0009-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice month ##, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0018-26
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · L-SB-0018-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. if the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direct
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · L-SB-0017-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operat
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · L-SB-0019-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice june 18, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0017-26.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-15 · L-SB-0011-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice june 15, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0016-26.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-12 · L-SB-0016-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. anyproblems that
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-23 · Power Train“while driving my 2026 lexus rx350h, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and would not respond to the accelerator. after coming to a stop, pressing the gas pedal did nothing. i had to shift to park, press the brake, and press the start button to get the vehicle moving again. a short time later, while making a right turn, the vehicle lost power aga…”
2026-10-12 · Exterior Lighting“there is an extreme dark shadow or cutoff line on the driver-side headlight…”
2026-09-29 · Structure:body“the factory-installed front spindle grille and bumper assembly on this brand-new 2026 lexus rx 350 suffered severe thermal material failure, resulting in extensive warping, bubbling, and physical melting under normal, predictable outdoor ambient daylight parking conditions. this thermal deformation poses an immediate safety hazard because the defor…”
2026-09-25 · Visibility/Wiper“push brake to start. displays car not ready low battery. seat memory not retaining setting. windshield wiper speed will not remove water fast enough …”
2026-09-14 · Electrical System“(1)the original 12-v battery was replaced by the dealership on xxx (after 5-week and 120-mile usage) with a new one, model: 00544-mfh50, s/n [xxx], 540cca and 100 rc. (2)upon double-checking with the 2026 lexus owner’s manual for rx450h+, on page 605, it clearly stated that when replacing the battery, its case size should be the same as the previou…”
2026-09-13 · Service Brakes“1. what component or system failed or malfunctioned and is it available for inspection upon request? component/system: brake-by-wire hydraulic fluid loop, master cylinder assembly, or stroke simulator system on a 2026 lexus rx 350h (vin: [xxx]; 2,450 miles). cash-purchased new in xxx. weak, unrestricted hydraulic pressure. the brake pedal depresse…”
2026-09-11 · Electrical System“the 12-v battery of a brand-new lexus rx450h+ died suddenly without any warning, only about 5 weeks into regular driving, with ~120 miles on the odometer. lexus roadside assistance was called in to jump-start the battery, and the vehicle was driven directly to the dealership (about 5 miles away) for service. the dealership service checked the bat…”
2026-09-01 · Electrical System“2026 lexus rx 350h luxury awd hybrid. component affected: electrical system:12v battery, digital/electronic locks i am experiencing a severe and persistent 12v parasitic battery drain on my 2026 lexus rx 350h. the vehicle's auxiliary 12v battery drains completely to a dead state if left parked and unused for only two to three days. this is an ong…”
2026-08-27 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch:emergency Mechanical Release · 1,000 mi“the contact owns a 2026 lexus rx 450h+. the contact stated that while occupying the vehicle, the battery lost power, causing the power door locks to fail to disengage and leaving the contact trapped inside the vehicle. approximately 15 minutes later, the contact located the manual emergency release, unlocked the door, and exited the vehicle. the de…”
2026-08-10 · Unknown Or Other“first incident. 71 mph, 101 degrees out traveling along a straight highway, i hit the seat cooler button and when i did, my car lost power. i could not get any response when i hit the accelerator. i tried several times. this was on xxx with around 500 miles on the car in the odometer. i had it less than a week. second incident on xxx 25 mph, 105 de…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.