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2024 Lexus RX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Lexus RX, 36% of its 56 total complaints for the year. No related recall exists. Median mileage at failure is 9,671 miles, and 3 injuries have been reported.

Electrical System complaints
20
36% of 56
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
9,671 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the 12V battery draining or failing repeatedly, sometimes leaving the vehicle unable to start or the doors unable to unlock.
  • Several drivers describe being locked out of or locked inside the vehicle after the electrical system failed with the key fob and manual key both unresponsive.
  • Some report low-voltage warnings shortly after purchase, followed by a no-start condition.
  • One owner reported a hybrid model that would not start after sitting unused for a couple of days due to 12V battery depletion.
  • One owner reported the key fob and door latches failing to work together during an attempted start, requiring the vehicle to be towed.

When 2024 Lexus RX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 31, 2024, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2024 Lexus RX electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2024Jan 2025May 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2025 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Lexus RX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by RX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20054 (15%)
  2. 200610 (31%)
  3. 200711 (19%)
  4. 20088 (11%)
  5. 20093 (9%)
  6. 20106 (8%)
  7. 20114 (14%)
  8. 20123 (25%)
  9. 20133 (16%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20151 (5%)
  12. 20165 (18%)
  13. 20173 (6%)
  14. 20183 (12%)
  15. 20196 (18%)
  16. 20205 (11%)
  17. 20214 (6%)
  18. 20226 (21%)
  19. 202310 (16%)
  20. 202420 (36%)
  21. 20255 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2024 Lexus RX?
NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 RX, which is 36% of the 56 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Lexus RX electrical system?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this problem area on the 2024 RX.
At what mileage do electrical issues typically appear on the 2024 RX?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 9,671 miles.
Have electrical failures caused crashes or injuries on the 2024 RX?
NHTSA records 3 injuries and 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to this problem area for the 2024 RX.
How does 2024 compare to other RX model years for electrical complaints?
The 2024 RX has 20 electrical complaints, the highest count among the listed years, compared to 10 in 2023 and 6 in 2022.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.