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Lexus RX Electrical problems

1.03 vs. all vehicles Rising

49 of the 303 complaints about the Lexus RX (16.2%) concern Electrical, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.0× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.

49Complaints · Electrical
16.2%Share of complaints
1.03×vs. all vehicles
27Last 12 months
6.1%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls

Analysis

By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2024 model (19, 34% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (3). 27 Electrical complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 12 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

Owners most often describe: “battery”, “inside”, “volt”, “doors” and “locked”. 3 of these reports (6.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.

3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V162000 (2026-03-18, model years 2023, 2024 and 2025).

By model year

2019: 0 0 2019 2020: 3 3 2020 2021: 3 3 2021 2022: 7 7 2022 2023: 11 11 2023 2024: 19 19 2024 2025: 6 6 2025
YearComplaintsShare of complaints
201900.0%
202035.6%
202134.3%
2022718.4%
20231116.9%
20241933.9%
2025630.0%

When complaints were filed

2022: 2 2 2022 2023: 3 3 2023 2024: 8 8 2024 2025: 20 20 2025 2026: 16 16 2026

Last 12 months: 27 · Previous 12 months: 12

Common terms in reports

  • battery20
  • inside10
  • volt5
  • doors7
  • locked8
  • key7

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Related recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 26V162000 · 2026-03-18 · Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Summary: 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."

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 25V744000 · 2025-10-30 · Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Summary: 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."

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Campaign 25V595000 · 2025-09-11 · Model years: 2025

Summary: 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.

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.

Problem areas · Lexus RX

Lexus RX problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

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Frequently asked questions

How common are Electrical problems on the Lexus RX?

49 of the 303 complaints about the Lexus RX (16.2%) concern Electrical, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.0× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.

Which Lexus RX model years have the most Electrical complaints?

By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2024 model (19, 34% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (3).

Is there a recall for Lexus RX Electrical problems?

3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V162000 (2026-03-18, model years 2023, 2024 and 2025).