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2025 Lexus RX

Plug-in hybridHybridGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
78 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA20
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA36 mpg
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The 2025 Lexus RX is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the RX 350h AWD, is EPA-rated at 36 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 20 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
RX 450h Plus AWDPlug-in hybridAWD2.5L 4-cyl + 40 and 134 kW AC Synchronous363335 (56 MPGe blended)37 mi electric402.5 h$2,200
RX 350h AWDHybridAWD2.5L 4-cyl + 259V Li-Ion373436———$2,150
RX 500h AWDHybridAWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo + 288V Ni-MH272827———$2,850
RX 350GasFWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo222925———$3,100
RX 350 AWDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo212824———$3,250

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49159, 48920, 48922, 48906, 48921.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

26LB02 / 26LA02
144,200 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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."RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 campaign 26V162000reported Mar 18, 2026Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25
1,024,407 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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."RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 campaign 25V744000reported Oct 30, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
▲high

Electrical System

See Part 573 Report
591,377 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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.RiskAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers 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' numb
NHTSA campaign 25V595000reported Sep 11, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
▲high

Seat Belts

25TA03 / 25LA03
40,922 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."RiskA damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA03 and 25LA03.
NHTSA campaign 25V059000reported Feb 6, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
20complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 10 · 2026: 10

Most-cited components

Electrical System6
Engine4
Unspecified4
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Service Brakes2
Air Bags2

What owners describe

“The passenger rear tire (235/60R19 - Michelin Primacy A/S) randomly blew out while driving at high speeds on the highway. No trauma via a pothole or other object was noted. Tire was inflated to the manufacture recommended PSI (33 PSI). No signs came up until the tire blew out. The tire just randomly decided to give out…”May 28, 2026 · Tires · NHTSA owner report
“The car does not alert when a seat belt is not worn in the back seats. This feature is mentioned in the owner's manual, but the car fails to alert when a rear passenger does not buckle their seat belt. I have raised the complaint twice and proved to lexus service center, that car doesn't warn or alert the safety belt. …”May 9, 2026 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“On April 1, 2026, while pulling into a parking space at our church, I was applying the brake when the vehicle suddenly and forcefully surged forward without warning. The unintended acceleration was intense and unexpected, occurring despite continuous braking input. This resulted in the vehicle striking the building and…”Apr 16, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other RX model years

A

2026 Lexus RX

2 recalls · 5 complaints

C

2024 Lexus RX

4 recalls · 56 complaints

C

2023 Lexus RX

4 recalls · 65 complaints

A

2022 Lexus RX

0 recalls · 38 complaints

C

2021 Lexus RX

2 recalls · 70 complaints

B

2020 Lexus RX

2 recalls · 54 complaints

D

2019 Lexus RX

4 recalls · 68 complaints

B

2018 Lexus RX

2 recalls · 46 complaints

C

2017 Lexus RX

3 recalls · 103 complaints

C

2016 Lexus RX

3 recalls · 93 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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