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2024 Lexus TX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 2 TX years

The 2024 Lexus TX has 46 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 100, ranking as the worst of the 2 model years with data (2025 scored 0). Airbags are the top problem area at 37% of complaints.

Complaints
46
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23
21 city / 27 hwy

Top 2024 Lexus TX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags17 (37%)
  2. Other12 (26%)
  3. Electrical System5 (11%)
  4. Engine5 (11%)
  5. Structure & Body5 (11%)
  6. Fuel System4 (9%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain2 (4%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers2 (4%)
  10. HVAC1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Rear liftgate closes on people standing near the sensor, even after dealership technicians confirmed the fault.
  • Driver-side mirror vibrates heavily at highway speed, blurring the view and reflecting light into the driver's eyes.
  • Vehicle appears to stall or hesitate from a stop when the accelerator is pressed, despite dealers finding nothing wrong.
  • Dashboard shows repeated false warnings for Lane Departure and Forward Collision Avoidance systems.
  • Gear shift knob comes unscrewed while shifting, especially into neutral, making it hard to get the car back into drive.
  • Owners report being told the driver and passenger curtain airbag recall repair parts were unavailable, leaving the car unsafe to drive.
2024 Lexus TX complaints: complaints filed per month6Feb 2024Jul 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Aug 2025Feb 2026May 2026
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2024 (6).

2024 Lexus TX recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2024 Lexus TX →

2024 Lexus TX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,450
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.

2024 compared with other TX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2024No verdict10046423
2025No verdict031425

All Lexus TX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Lexus TX reliable?
NHTSA lists 46 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2024 TX, giving it a Complaint Index of 100, the highest (worst) among the 2 model years with data. Airbags account for 37% of complaints.
What is the top problem area for the 2024 Lexus TX?
Airbags, with 17 complaints making up 37% of all reports, and a median failure mileage of 14,375 miles.
Does the 2024 Lexus TX have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls, covering the rearview camera and Panoramic View Monitor software, an instrument panel software update, and a curtain shield airbag assembly replacement. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2024 Lexus TX compare to the 2025 model year?
The 2024 TX has a Complaint Index of 100 and ranks worst among the 2 years with data, while the 2025 TX has a Complaint Index of 0 with 31 complaints and the same number of recalls, 4.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Lexus TX?
EPA rates it at 23 mpg combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450.

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.