10 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Lexus RX, across model years 2019–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Lexus dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your RX by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Lexus RX model years, the 2010 drew the most owner complaints (85).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Lexus RX model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 85 |
| 2011 | 0 | 41 |
| 2012 | 0 | 15 |
| 2013 | 0 | 61 |
| 2014 | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 | 0 | 25 |
| 2016 | 0 | 35 |
| 2017 | 0 | 57 |
| 2018 | 0 | 29 |
| 2019 | 1 | 37 |
| 2020 | 1 | 48 |
| 2021 | 1 | 70 |
| 2022 | 0 | 29 |
| 2023 | 4 | 62 |
| 2024 | 4 | 58 |
| 2025 | 4 | 23 |
| 2026 | 3 | 9 |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Toyota is recalling 2026 Lexus RX vehicles with potential steering knuckle cracks that could cause loss of steering control. Owners must have steering knuckles inspected and replaced by dealers free of charge.
Toyota is recalling certain 2022-2026 Lexus RX models due to rearview camera failure in reverse, risking crashes. Owners must contact Toyota by May 15, 2026 for free software updates or camera replacements.
Subaru Solterra 2022-2026 models with Panoramic View Monitor may have rearview camera that freezes or shows blank screen in reverse, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software for free.
Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2025 Camry models with a software error that may cause critical warnings like speed, brake, and tire pressure to not display, increasing crash risk. Owners can get free software updates or panel replacements.
Toyota is recalling 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles with damaged seat belts that may not restrain occupants during crashes. Owners must have seat belts inspected and replaced free by dealers.
When the Lexus RX recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 699 complaints with NHTSA about the Lexus RX; the most reported area is unknown or other. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 10 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Lexus RX, covering model years 2019–2026. The most recent was issued Sep 17, 2026 (Steering).
The 2025 Lexus RX has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Steering (3), Back Over Prevention (2), Electrical System (1), Seat Belts (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Lexus dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Lexus to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Lexus dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.