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).
On November 11, 2025, while reversing inside a garage, the rearview camera image— which had initially displayed correctly on the vehicle’s screen—suddenly froze while the vehicle remained in reverse mode.
Electrical · 2026-03-15 · ODI 11724502 · Crash
I am reporting a recurring electrical and mechanical system failure on a 2024 Lexus RX 350h Luxury. On [XXX], the vehicle suffered a total power loss that rendered the electronic door latches unresponsive to all inputs.
Electrical · 2026-03-07 · ODI 11722677
Battery drains which locks car unexpectedly. No warning, even with car FOB inside car which creates a safety issue if child or someone is in the car. All doors lock and with no access to FOB cannot open the door with manual key.
Electrical · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759669
my rear windshield shattered - I was not driving - I was not using the rear defrost - I simply put car in reverse and when I looked back my glass was shattered. 08/09/2026
Electrical · 2026-08-11 · ODI 11756335
The contact owns a 2024 Lexus RX 350H. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated.
Electrical · 2026-04-10 · ODI 11730467
Car stopped running during turn. Then started creeping along ,then after a bit ,started working normally. Happened a few times after. Then later car wouldn’t start in garage, had to get jumpstart.
Electrical · 2026-04-06 · ODI 11729355
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.
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.
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).