Lexus problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 2,528 safety complaints with NHTSA about Lexus vehicles in our database, and Lexus has issued 91 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 2,528
- Recalls
- 91
- Models
- 81
Lexus models with the most complaints
- RX · worst year 2021680 complaints
- ES · worst year 2007272 complaints
- IS · worst year 2006247 complaints
- NX · worst year 2024244 complaints
- RX350 · worst year 2019118 complaints
- 115 complaints
- LS · worst year 2007115 complaints
- CT · worst year 201396 complaints
- TX · worst year 202491 complaints
- 80 complaints
- 53 complaints
- 38 complaints
- 34 complaints
- 24 complaints
- 20 complaints
All Lexus models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX | 2005–2026 | 680 | 10 | 2021 |
| Lexus ES | 2005–2025 | 272 | 4 | 2007 |
| Lexus IS | 2005–2026 | 247 | 3 | 2006 |
| Lexus NX | 2015–2026 | 244 | 8 | 2024 |
| Lexus RX350 | 2005–2023 | 118 | 13 | 2019 |
| Lexus GX | 2005–2026 | 115 | 4 | — |
| Lexus LS | 2005–2025 | 115 | 5 | 2007 |
| Lexus CT | 2011–2016 | 96 | 0 | 2013 |
| Lexus TX | 2024–2026 | 91 | 7 | 2024 |
| Lexus GS | 2005–2020 | 80 | 3 | — |
| Lexus ES350 | 2007–2023 | 53 | 10 | — |
| Lexus RX Hybrid | 2005–2026 | 38 | 13 | — |
| Lexus LX | 2005–2026 | 34 | 6 | — |
| Lexus HS | 2010 | 31 | 3 | 2010 |
| Lexus IS 250 | 2006–2015 | 24 | 7 | — |
| Lexus RZ | 2023–2026 | 24 | 3 | — |
| Lexus LS460 | 2007–2017 | 22 | 4 | — |
| Lexus GS 350 | 2006–2019 | 20 | 9 | — |
| Lexus IS 300 | 2016–2022 | 17 | 2 | — |
| Lexus NX300 | 2018–2020 | 17 | 1 | — |
| Lexus RC | 2015–2025 | 15 | 1 | — |
| Lexus ES Hybrid | 2013–2025 | 14 | 6 | — |
| Lexus GX460 | 2010–2022 | 14 | 10 | — |
| Lexus IS 350 | 2006–2020 | 14 | 12 | — |
| Lexus UX Hybrid | 2019–2025 | 12 | 3 | — |
| Lexus HS 250 Hybrid | 2010 | 11 | 4 | — |
| Lexus IS200T | 2016–2017 | 9 | 2 | — |
| Lexus UX | 2020–2022 | 9 | 0 | — |
| Lexus LC | 2018–2025 | 7 | 2 | — |
| Lexus CT Hybrid | 2011–2017 | 6 | 1 | — |
| Lexus NX Hybrid | 2018–2025 | 6 | 5 | — |
| Lexus RC 350 | 2015–2020 | 6 | 2 | — |
| Lexus LS Hybrid | 2018–2025 | 5 | 8 | — |
| Lexus RX 350 | 2013 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Lexus UX200 | 2019–2021 | 5 | 1 | — |
| Lexus LC500 | 2018–2021 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Lexus LS500 | 2018–2021 | 4 | 3 | — |
| Lexus NX200T | 2015–2017 | 4 | 1 | — |
| Lexus RC F | 2015–2022 | 4 | 2 | — |
| Lexus ES 350 | 2007–2014 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Lexus RC 200T | 2016–2017 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Lexus RX330 | 2005–2007 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Lexus GS300 | 2006–2019 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Lexus GS Hybrid | 2007–2011 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lexus IS F | 2008–2014 | 2 | 8 | — |
| Lexus LS 460 | 2007 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Lexus LS460L | 2007–2010 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Lexus NX450H+ | 2022 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Lexus RX450H | 2010–2023 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Lexus ES250 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Lexus GS 200T | 2016–2017 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Lexus GX470 | 2005–2006 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Lexus IS 250C | 2010–2015 | 1 | 7 | — |
| Lexus LS430 | 2005 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Lexus NX200 | 2015–2017 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Lexus NX250 | 2022–2024 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Lexus NX350 | 2022–2024 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Lexus NX350H | 2022 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Lexus RC 300 | 2018–2019 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Lexus RX Plug-IN Hybrid | 2024–2025 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Lexus SC430 | 2005–2010 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Lexus TX Hybrid | 2024–2026 | 1 | 5 | — |
| Lexus ES330 | 2005 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Lexus GS450H | 2007–2008 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Lexus GS460 | 2008–2011 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Lexus GS F | 2016–2018 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Lexus IS 350C | 2010–2015 | 0 | 9 | — |
| Lexus LC Hybrid | 2018–2025 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Lexus LFA | 2012 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Lexus LS600H | 2010 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Lexus LS600HL | 2008–2010 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Lexus LX470 | 2005–2007 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Lexus LX570 | 2008–2019 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Lexus LX600 | 2022 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Lexus LX Hybrid | 2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Lexus NX Plug-IN Hybrid | 2023 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Lexus Redundant RX Plug-IN Hybrid | 2026 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Lexus RX350L | 2018–2020 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Lexus RX500H | 2023 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Lexus SC | 2005–2010 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Lexus TX Plug-IN Hybrid | 2024–2026 | 0 | 2 | — |
Recent Lexus recalls
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as engine coolant temperature or electrical charge increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology