2024 Lexus RX problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Lexus RX, most often about electrical system. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
57
Recalls
4
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Median mileage
3,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 19 of 57 complaints (33%).
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (8) and brakes (6) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 3,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 6 injuries.
  • The 2024 Lexus RX has 4 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 4th of 22 Lexus RX model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 8% fewer complaints than the 2023 model year (62).

2024 Lexus RX problems by category

  • Electrical System
    19 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    17 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    8 complaints
  • Brakes
    6 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    5 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Steering · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Unknown or other17
Electrical system17
Service brakes6
Engine6
Power train5
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery3
Vehicle speed control3

When problems happen (mileage)

4Under 10k310k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2024 Lexus RX complaints that list mileage.

2024 Lexus RX recalls (4)

  • Recall 26V162000Mar 18, 2026144,200 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.

  • Recall 25V744000Oct 30, 20251,024,407 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.

  • Recall 25V059000Feb 6, 202540,922 vehicles
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:WEBBING

    Toyota 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."

    Risk: A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers 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.

  • Recall 24V482000Jun 27, 202411,418 vehicles
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."

    Risk: A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB06 and 24LA06.

Recent 2024 Lexus RX complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 28, 2026TNDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    Cruise control engaged and going 70mph. Brakes engaged and brake light came on in dash indication crash braking. Brakes slammed on and car decelerates to 5 mph before getting operating control back. No cars within 200 ft no road obstacles. Acceleration did not respond and unable to gain control and prevent danger problem.
    NHTSA complaint #11767478 · source
  2. Filed Sep 23, 2026INElectrical System
    A 2024 Lexus RX 350 H 12 volt battery is discharging leaving owners stranded. AAA must be called to jump the battery. This has happened four times, each when opening car doors to clean the vehicle. From my understanding the battery discharges within 5 minutes leaving the auxiliary system without power and the inability to start the car. Not exactly sure what is causing the battery drain but vehicle becomes unable to move, open doors or move since drive train will not allow…
    NHTSA complaint #11766538 · source
  3. Filed Aug 22, 2026COOther / Unknown
    I have tried to get Stevenson Lexus in Lakewood Colorado to replace the head rests , they have not ever had the parts to complete the recall. I have been waiting for over a year. I called Lexus headquarters in Texas and was told that there is a remedy but Stevenson Lexus has never offered that to me.
    NHTSA complaint #11758753 · source
  4. Filed Aug 3, 2026AROther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain
    While on a long road trip on a hot day, on the interstate, the car suddenly lost speed and would not accelerate. It was like the car had shifted into neutral. I was coasting on the interstate, steadily slowing, and was forced to pull over to the shoulder. I turned the car off and waited a couple of minutes then turned the car back on. No error messages were displaying at that time. About 5-10 minutes later, I pulled over for a planned stop. My husband assumed driving…
    NHTSA complaint #11754510 · source
  5. Filed Jul 26, 2026NMOther / Unknown
    The sunroof exploded spontaneously while driving on major road at 65 MPH, nothing hit it and no other vehicle around. No abnormal weather conditions. No warning just a burst into air. Remaining glass fell into vehicle when I opened shade.
    NHTSA complaint #11752913 · source
  6. Filed Apr 14, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    When in cruise, the car will merge itself into the next lane if you hold the turn signal partially. If you keep holding it or fully engage the turn signal (maybe you forgot to turn off you signal, or held it too long), the car will merge through the solid white line off the road into a ditch. This happened to me once, and I noticed it trying several other times.
    NHTSA complaint #11731039 · source
  7. Filed Apr 10, 202617,500 miCATowedElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2024 Lexus RX 350H. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the door latches locked independently, and the contact and wife were locked inside the vehicle for several hours. The contact eventually remembered to pull the mechanical door latch and exited the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that…
    NHTSA complaint #11730467 · source
  8. Filed Mar 11, 20261,624 miVABody & StructureElectrical System
    The contact owned a 2024 Lexus RX 350H. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, it unexpectedly turned off with the electronic malfunction error message displayed. The vehicle could not able to be restarted, and the contact was unable exit the vehicle due to the failure of the power locks. Roadside Assistance assisted with removing the contact from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11723513 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology