Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
26V162000NHTSA report received March 2026Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 26V162000: Lexus RX back over prevention recall
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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge.
25V744000NHTSA report received October 2025Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V744000: Lexus RX back over prevention recall
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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge.
25V059000NHTSA report received February 2025Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 25V059000: Lexus RX seat belts recall
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge.
25V040000NHTSA report received January 2025Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 25V040000: Lexus RX steering recall
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."
Consequence: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge.
25V028000NHTSA report received January 2025Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 25V028000: Lexus RX fuel system recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
24V482000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V482000: Lexus RX seats recall
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence: A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge.
23V865000NHTSA report received December 2023Model years: 2020–2021
NHTSA campaign 23V865000: Lexus RX air bags recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other midsize luxury SUVs to weigh against the Lexus RX. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Lexus RX have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Lexus RX, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Lexus RX?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: back over prevention, fuel system, air bags, steering, seats, seat belts. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Lexus RX recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Lexus RX at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Lexus RX pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Lexus RX through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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