NHTSA Data Explorer
Lexus
Data refreshed July 24, 2026
Complaints
11,821
Active records
Recalls
128
Active records
TSBs
3,423
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
129
Injuries
1,272
Crashes
1,490
Fires
163
Top reported issues — Lexus
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Condition issue
Operating state
Safety restraint issue
Reporting mechanism
Braking behavior
Performance issue
Thermal issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Noise
Fluid issue
Engine behavior
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Vibration/harshness
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
Steering behavior
Electrical issue
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
Infotainment behavior
Starting behavior
Electrified system issue
Recent change
Powering on/off behavior
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
Most-reported Lexus models
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Browse all Lexus models
All Lexus models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2016 LEXUS RX
Filed Jul 20, 2026
I am reporting a safety issue with a 2016 Lexus RX350, VIN [XXX], with about 60,000 miles. The vehicle is registered in [XXX] and was being driven to [XXX] when it suddenly overheated on XXX near [XXX]. The warning lights appeared while the vehicle was traveling at highway speed. The driver immediately took the first available exit within about one minute. The failed system appears to be the engine cooling system, specifically the water pump. The vehicle is currently at Kendall Lexus of…
2018 LEXUS LS
Filed Jul 20, 2026
At 55,310 miles the car stalled without warning while driving at low speed. The car was towed to a Lexus dealership and it was reported by the dealer after inspection that the engine had seized. The vehicle is available for inspection. The motor failed while driving the vehicle. The V35A-FTS engine has numerous reports of main bearing failure and is subject to a recall for other models that have this engine, however, the Lexus LS500 model is not included in the recall despite having the…
2017 LEXUS IS
Filed Jul 20, 2026
I am unable to shut the engine off to pump fuel into the vehicle. The purge valve has been replaced, that maf sensor has been cleaned the leak detector pump has been changed. The vehicle will shut off and go into low power mode while driving on Highway, the idling is rough. The check engine light will not go off. The code is reading Po171.
2025 LEXUS NX
Filed Jul 18, 2026
The interior door latch is electronic with a manual lever in case it loses power. The problem is the electronic latch will occasionally malfunctions, and the door is partially open. When this happens, you cannot get the door to open all the way with the electric door latch or the manual door latch. The only way to get it open is to pull very hard on the door to close it again or get someone to push on the outside of the door. I alerted the dealer about this, and they said I have to push harder…
2026 LEXUS NX
Filed Jul 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Lexus NX 350. The contact stated that the instrument panel was extremely dim. The vehicle was equipped with a toggle for brightness. The contact stated that with the toggle set to max brightness, the instrument panel failed to provide adequate illumination. The contact stated that the failure was a hazard while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that the instrument panel was operating as…
2023 LEXUS ES
Filed Jul 15, 2026
The car was taken into Lexus under warranty January 2026. There a loud noise coming from the car when it is going down the road. Lexus tried to say it must be the tires. The car was under 3 years old. I replaced the front tires any way. There cars noise even louder and it was not fixed. I feel the car is un-safe. The car currently has 40,000 miles. I simply wanted the car fixed.
2026 LEXUS RX
Filed Jul 14, 2026
Technical Incident Timeline Suspected Unintended Acceleration Event 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ (Approximately 96 Miles) Vehicle: 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ Purchase Date: July 10, 2026 Dealer: Woodfield Lexus Incident Date: July 12, 2026 Approximate Time: 11:30 AM Vehicle Mileage at Incident: Approximately 96 miles ⸻ Event Sequence 1. Vehicle Startup * I entered the vehicle and started the vehicle normally. * The vehicle was in Park (P) at startup. * My right foot was on the brake…
2022 LEXUS RC
Filed Jul 14, 2026
On March 26, 2026 my vehicle was towed to dealership and diagnosed with a bad fuel pump. On April 8 it was recalled for this pump. It has been sitting at the dealership since then, almost 4 months, with Lexus claiming they do not know when they can fix it due to the recall. This complaint is because the vehicle is not being repaired in a timely manner and I do not have use or possession of it.
2025 LEXUS RX
Filed Jul 13, 2026
Car unintentionally accelerated striking a garage door and parked car.
2016 LEXUS ES
Filed Jul 10, 2026
On May 13, 2026, while traveling at approximately 31 mph under normal driving conditions, a critical right-front suspension or steering component suddenly suffered a catastrophic structural failure on its own. This spontaneous mechanical failure caused the vehicle to immediately and violently veer to the right, rendering the steering ineffective and resulting in an unavoidable collision with two parked vehicles. The vehicle has been determined to be a total loss. Furthermore, during the crash…