Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | typical | 1 | Electrical | Few |
| 2025 | 2 | −20% | 2 | Fuel System | Few |
| 2024 | 5 | — | 2 | Electrical | Few |
| 2023 | 11 | — | 2 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median RZ year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lexus RZ problems
Latest Lexus RZ recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lexus RZ should you avoid?
None of the Lexus RZ years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Lexus RZ?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other RZ years at the same age. 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 RZ problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (14), transmission & drivetrain (2) and driver assistance (2). Electrical complaints peak in the 2026 model year.
How many recalls has the Lexus RZ had?
3 recalls across 2023–2026. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Lexus RZ 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.