Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | typical | 2 | Window & Wiper | Few |
| 2024 | 1 | −40% | 3 | Electrical | Few |
| 2023 | 0 | −67% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2017 | 10 | typical | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2016 | 7 | −28% | 2 | Brake | Average |
| 2015 | 5 | −44% | — | Brake | Good |
| 2013 | 12 | 1.2× | — | Brake | Average |
| 2011 | 12 | −20% | — | Brake | Average |
| 2010 | 8 | −20% | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2008 | 57 | 4.5× | 1 | Brake | Avoid |
| 2007 | 59 | 4.3× | 3 | Brake | Avoid |
| 2006 | 154 | 10.6× | 5 | Brake | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median RX Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Latest Lexus RX Hybrid recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Air bags › Side/window
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lexus RX Hybrid should you avoid?
2006, 2008 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other RX Hybrid years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 2006.
What is the best year for the Lexus RX Hybrid?
2023 has the fewest complaints compared with other RX Hybrid years at the same age, followed by 2015 and 2024. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Lexus RX Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (106), electrical system (55) and speed control & acceleration (52). Brake complaints peak in the 2006 model year.
How many recalls has the Lexus RX Hybrid had?
12 recalls across 2006–2025. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Lexus RX Hybrid recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.