2023 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
6/100
#18 most-complained of 19 RX Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid has 0 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 6 out of 100 — #18 highest of 19 RX Hybrid model years.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 31.5
- 32 city / 31 hwy
Top 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2023 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 23V480000Jul 12, 2023Airbags152,927 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
2023 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 32 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 31.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,575
- 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.
2023 compared with other RX Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid ranks #18 of 19 among RX Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 6/100). It has 0 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- Does the 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid, most recently reported 2025, covering collision avoidance & cameras and airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid at 31.5 MPG combined (32 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,575. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.