2025 Lexus RX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2025 Lexus RX has 18 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 85, and 4 recalls, ranking 4th worst among 21 model years and rated Avoid relative to other RX years. Electrical System and Engine issues each account for 28% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 RX years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 18
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 35
- 36 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2025 Lexus RX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (28%)
- Engine5 (28%)
- Other4 (22%)
- Brakes3 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (17%)
- Airbags2 (11%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (6%)
- Structure & Body1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking, with the brake pedal feeling hard and failing to stop the vehicle, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Some vehicles experienced a 12-volt battery failure within months of purchase, leaving the vehicle without power or stranded.
- One owner described an electrical malfunction that caused the doors to lock and the manual release, key fob, and app to all fail to open them.
- The instrument panel reportedly went blank while driving, requiring a dealer software update with no advance recall notice.
- An engine compartment produced a loud noise when the brake and accelerator pedals were pressed at the same time while coming to a stop.
- One owner reported the rear seat belt reminder failed to alert when a rear passenger was unbuckled.
2025 Lexus RX recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V162000Mar 18, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras144,200 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed 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 image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.
- 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 25V595000Sep 11, 2025Electrical System591,377 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
2025 Lexus RX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 36 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,300
- 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.
2025 compared with other RX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Lexus RX reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2025 RX has a complaint index of 85, the 4th worst of 21 RX model years, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other RX years.
- What are the biggest problem areas for the 2025 Lexus RX?
- Electrical System and Engine complaints each make up 28% of the 18 total complaints, followed by Brakes and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 17% each.
- Does the 2025 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 RX, covering the rearview camera display, Panoramic View Monitor software, instrument panel software, and second-row seat belt webbing; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2025 RX compare to other RX years?
- The 2025 RX's complaint index of 85 is close to the worst year, 2021, which has an index of 100, while years like 2012 and 2015 score much lower with Best verdicts.
- What mileage do 2025 RX problems tend to show up at?
- The median mileage at failure for the 2025 RX is 112.5 miles across reported complaints, though most sample complaints do not list a specific mileage.