2020 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#10 most-complained of 19 RX Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #10 highest of 19 RX Hybrid model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 30 city / 28 hwy
Top 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (50%)
- Other1 (50%)
2020 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V865000Dec 20, 2023Airbags999,901 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
2020 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other RX Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid ranks #10 of 19 among RX Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 50/100). It has 2 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 549 miles.
- Does the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid, most recently reported 2023, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid at 29.5 MPG combined (30 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.