Is the Lexus RX Reliable?
1999–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Lexus RX Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 2 | 14 | — | — | 76 | Good |
| 2024 | 3 | 41 | 5 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2023 | 3 | 33 | — | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2022 | 0 | 20 | 1 | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 2 | 47 | 3 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2020 | 2 | 31 | 3 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2019 | 3 | 50 | 4 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 | 4 | — | 67 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 64 | 5 | — | 58 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the RX Compares to Similar Vehicles
The RX scores 5 points below the average luxury. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Lexus RX Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 326 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lexus RX reliable?+
The Lexus RX scores 65/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 20 recall campaigns and 326 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year RX is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 RX achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 2 recalls and 0 complaints.
How many miles does a RX last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Lexus RX owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used RX will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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