2023 Lexus RX350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 Lexus RX350 has a complaint index of 22, ranking 15th out of 19 model years, which is relatively low compared to older RX years. It has 4 complaints, 1 recall, and no verdict has been assigned yet.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 22/100
- #15 of 19 RX350 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 21.5 city / 28.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Lexus RX350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A sunroof fractured on its own while driving around 60 mph, with no warranty coverage offered for the replacement.
- Dashboard trim on the passenger side separated and sagged near the soft-touch panel on a nearly new vehicle with very low mileage.
- An airbag-related complaint followed a side-impact collision where the front passenger door became inoperable; no airbags deployed.
- A recall covering the airbag spiral cable assembly was reported for this model year, with dealers inspecting and replacing the part if needed.
2023 Lexus RX350 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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 RX350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28.5 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 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 RX350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Lexus RX350 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 4 complaints and a complaint index of 22 for the 2023 RX350, which ranks 15th out of 19 model years. It has not yet received a Good, Best, Caution, or Avoid verdict.
- Does the 2023 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (23V480000) covers the airbag spiral cable assembly, with dealers inspecting and replacing it free of charge if necessary.
- What problems do owners report with the 2023 Lexus RX350?
- Owners report airbag-related issues tied to a crash, a sunroof that fractured without impact, and dashboard trim separating on a nearly new vehicle.
- How does the 2023 RX350 compare to other RX350 years?
- With a complaint index of 22, the 2023 model has far fewer reported problems than years like 2007 (index 94) or 2010 (index 100), which carry Avoid verdicts.