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Lexus RX450h

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

530

Active records

Recalls

5

Active records

TSBs

724

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

1

Injuries

49

Crashes

76

Fires

6

Top reported issues — Lexus RX450h

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Condition issue

149

Operating state

116

Reporting mechanism

83

Braking behavior

68

Safety restraint issue

68

Fluid issue

67

Driver assistance issue

64

Noise

57

Engine behavior

40

Safety restraint behavior

38

Performance issue

30

Access/entry issue

24

Vibration/harshness

24

Infotainment behavior

19

Thermal issue

17

Electrical issue

16

Electrified system issue

16

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

14

Smell

13

Steering behavior

12

Powering on/off behavior

8

Recent change

6

HVAC behavior

4

Ride/handling behavior

4

Starting behavior

3

Lighting behavior

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 LEXUS RX

Filed Oct 14, 2026


Rear tail lights have started to crack internally. Concern that moisture will short out lights which becomes a safety concern.

2010 LEXUS RX

Filed Sep 30, 2026


We had a known oil line ruptured the oil cooler, there was a serviceable and sit out to the dealers to only repair if it was leaking and they extended it to 10 years $150,000 miles our vehicle had a rupture at 170,000 miles we were never told about the recall or we would have it done earlier we now have sparkles in our oil this is the part that it doesn't leak it ruptures I'm sure all out could place a fire and it certainly is can cause catastrophic damage to the engine 1500 to repair

2014 LEXUS RX

Filed Sep 29, 2026


What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Response: Door Actuators How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Response: Response: Doors can’t be opened from outside as doors are permanently locked, plus doors must be manually manipulated from the inside to open versus pressing a button. I am concerned as this affects the child lock and can trap the occupants in the case of an accident. Has the problem been reproduced or…

2018 LEXUS RX

Filed Sep 29, 2026


Car dead stopped two times in the middle of roads. No warning. No signal. Just hard stopped.

2021 LEXUS RX

Filed Sep 27, 2026


Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), 12V Battery/Electrical System. My vehicle's 12V battery failed, with the dealership measuring voltage below 10V during the event. This caused multiple simultaneous module malfunctions (confirmed by the dealer as caused by the battery failure), including a complete inability to move the vehicle after jump-starting on three separate attempts — the engine ran, but the vehicle would not drive despite a functioning alternator. The vehicle's steering wheel also…

2022 LEXUS RX

Filed Sep 21, 2026


1 injured

While driving in the [XXX] on the [XXX] my sunroof exploded. the noise was so loud and startling that i injured my back as a result. I had glass all over myself and the passenger seat. I immediately contacted my insurance company and drove directly to the Lexus dealership. I havent spoke to my claims adjuster yet nor the service advisor at Lexus. There were no prior warning signals or warning lamps. My vehicle is currently at the Lexus dealer in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE…

2012 LEXUS RX

Filed Sep 14, 2026


Alternator completely shut down on Sunday,XXX. Battery warning light came on out of the blue on Sat, XXX at 8:45 PM in Independence, MO in front of Walmart on [XXX], had to go autozone on [XXX] in [XXX]. Test came back showing Alternator failure. Now power steering is gone and prob battery too. All interior electric systems shut down also. Headlight bulbs became affected within 1 month of purchase from dealership on XXX. Replacement bulbs for dims done last week. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT…

2020 LEXUS RX

Filed Sep 13, 2026


I live in the [XXX] area and have noticed a disturbing trend. Frequently, when driving at night, I come across cars that don't have any tail lights on. Usually these are tourists in rental cars, but not always. My wife was guilty of this also. The problem is that the dash lights come on separately from the head and tail lights, it wasn't always this way. If the headlight switch is not in auto, a driver might think the lights are on, because the both daytime running lights and the dash…

2020 LEXUS RX

Filed Aug 21, 2026


Timing cover oil leak

2018 LEXUS RX

Filed Aug 20, 2026


1 injured
Crash

On XXX, our 2018 Lexus RX 350L was involved in a high-speed collision in [XXX]. The vehicle struck a Jersey/concrete barrier with the left front of the vehicle. The collision caused extensive damage to the left-front corner of the vehicle. The left-front wheel and suspension were severely displaced, with substantial damage extending through the left-front body structure toward the driver's door area. The vehicle was subsequently declared a total loss by the insurance company. Despite the…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.