2023 Lexus RX Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 6, ranking 18th worst out of 19 model years tracked. It has 2 recalls, covering the Panoramic View Monitor software and an airbag spiral cable inspection.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 6/100
- #18 of 19 RX Hybrid years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 31.5
- 32 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 6 for the 2023 RX Hybrid, the second-lowest index among the 19 model years with data, so this year ranks near the bottom of the risk list for the model.
- Does the 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, two recalls. One covers a Panoramic View Monitor software update for parking assist, and the other covers inspection or replacement of the airbag spiral cable assembly.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 RX Hybrid?
- NHTSA does not list a top problem area for this year, and there are no owner complaints on file.
- How does the 2023 RX Hybrid compare to other RX Hybrid years?
- With a complaint index of 6 and rank 18 out of 19 years, the 2023 model year has far fewer reported problems than years like 2006, 2007, and 2008, which carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100, 89, and 94.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 31.5 mpg combined (32 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,575.