VIN REPORT
JTJCJBGA202032972LEXUS RX
Risk Score
0
LOW RISK
out of 100
Safety Recalls
Clear
No active recalls
NHTSA Complaints
None
No complaints filed
Safety Rating
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
Safety Grade
B-
Score: 80/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary
LEXUS RX was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.
Critical Alerts
Title Brand CheckMined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle
Vehicle SpecificationsDecoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- LEXUS
- Model
- RX
- Trim / Series
- 16 Series
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel Type
- Electric
- Engine
- 4-cyl 2.5L 180 hp
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
- Assembly
- MIYAWAKA CITY, FUKUOKA PREFECTURE, JAPAN
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Electrification
- PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Assembly Plant QualityPlant: MIYAWAKA CITY, FUKUOKA PREFECTURE
CQuality55/100
Standard📍 MIYAWAKA CITY, FUKUOKA PREFECTURE
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety
Safety IntelligenceComposite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
Overall Safety Grade
B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
0/100Clear
✓ No high-risk recall components found
Modern Safety Index
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Fire Risk Assessment
None- ▸Electric/hybrid vehicle — monitor for battery thermal events
Recalls
NHTSA Safety Recalls
0CLEAR
✓
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this LEXUS.
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Legal & Regulatory ActionsKnown class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
Financial
5-Year Total Cost of OwnershipEstimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
$31,344
~$522/mo over 5 yrs
$2.6/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$4,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$8,344
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,344 (~$522/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Pre-Purchase Inspection ChecklistTailored for the LEXUS RX — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
Recall Probability ForecastEstimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
History & Auctions
Insurance Cost EstimateEstimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Full Coverage
$1,270–$1,620/yr
~$106–$135/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
▼ 26-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
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Complete Data TableAll decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | JTJCJBGA202032972 |
| Make | LEXUS |
| Model | RX |
| Series | 16 Series |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Body & Configuration
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 2.5 |
| Horsepower | 180 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Assembly City | MIYAWAKA CITY |
| Assembly Country | JAPAN |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | JTJ |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 2 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | 0 |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | 2 |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 032972 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 0 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 0 |
VIN Structure DecodeISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
J
1
T
2
J
3
C
4
J
5
B
6
G
7
A
8
2
9
0
10
2
11
0
12
3
13
2
14
9
15
7
16
2
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
J
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
T
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
J
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
CJBGA
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
2
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
0
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
2
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
032972
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Japan
From VIN position 1 (J)
Model Year Character
"0" → Unknown
Unambiguous model year
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 6/6/2026, 12:09:20 PM.