KnownCarProblems2023 Lexus RX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Lexus RX, most often about the other or unspecified (23% of complaints). It is 4th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2023 Lexus RX problems
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 23%Transmission
13 complaints · 21%The contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 2023 Lexus rx500h. The contact stated while his mother was reversing, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The contact stated that while his mother was depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The driver turned off the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RX 500h. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking erratically, and the vehicle stopped independently. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated and the message to âsee the dealerâ was displayed. The vehicle…
Engine
11 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2023 Lexus rx350. The contact stated that on three occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power for approximately 20 seconds, and then accelerated as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RX 500h. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking abnormally and stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The failure was a recurring failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer…
Electrical
10 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2023 Lexus rx350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a system malfunction error message populated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the system was reset. The dealer advised the contact that the error message could populate again and that a…
The contact owns a 2023 Lexus rx500h. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle surged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: body.
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: blind spot detection, warning, assist, adaptive cruise control.
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Lexus RX recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Backup camera: display function
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 17, 2025. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25ta02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25la02.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2023 toyota corolla, corolla cross, corolla cross hybrid, highlander, highlander hybrid, tacoma, lexus rx350, 2023-2024 nx250, and nx350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23v-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Lexus RX
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lexus RX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (14 complaints); transmission (13 complaints); engine (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Lexus RX have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 18, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Lexus RX?
- It is 4th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints, with 62 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.