2004 Lexus RX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Lexus RX recalls

Most common 2004 Lexus RX problems

Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	12
Unknown Or Other	8
Power Train	6
Air Bags	6
Exterior Lighting	4
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Engine	2
Wheels	2
Seats	2
Service Brakes	2

What owners report

2026-02-28, Unknown Or Other
Odometer reading in vehicle doesn't match information on carfax, zilocar, or title reading. Also sellers may have titled jumped vehicle. Recieved call from owner on title I recieved and she said that she had sold vehicle on 2/4/2026 to couple. I purchased vehicle on 2/13/2026 with her name on title. Odometer was correct mileage to carfax when she sold to buyers, yet changed when I purchased vehicle with about 150,000 mile differebce.

2025-12-02, Air Bags
Dashboard crack in 2024, that started on passenger side near air vent, expanded recently causing the "passenger air bag off" alert to light up and stay on continually. If I were to have a passenger at the time of an accident, the air bag might not deploy, which would be a safety issue. This could possibly lead to a liability issue, so I have not had any passengers but that isn't sustainable, so I contacted the dealer. I was told that the previous recall for cracked dashboards ended in 2017 and that it was cosmetic only, not safety related, but that the part was available for $964.50, not including labor, tax, etc. I feel that a safety related recall should be issued, the previously known d

2023-12-18, Steering
Power steering very stiff and difficult to steer vsc light on and air bags light goes on and off and unknown cause.

2022-02-15, Seats
I was driving with the driver’s seat heater turned on. While I were traveling, I noticed that the seat heater was very hot, so I turned it off. I arrived at my destination and parked the vehicle for about two hours. I did not turn the seat heater back on when you returned to the vehicle. I was removing snow from the vehicle with the driver’s door open and some of the snow landed on the driver’s seat. When I brushed the snow off the seat, I noticed a burn mark in the seat cushion. I called Lexus USA to report this 2 days later and showed my local dealer (Lexus of Portland) and they had never seen this before. Here is the response from Lexus today: "In response to your concerns, a vehicl

2021-07-10, Unknown Or Other
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 17TH OF JUNE 2021. I NOTICED THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED REALLY BAD. I DID RESEARCH ON THE LEXUS DASHBOARDS AND FOUND PREVIOUS RECALLS ON THE LEXUS DASHBAORDS INCLUDING THE 2004 RX330 MODELS. HOW CAN I GET THIS FIXED IF THE RECALL IS NOT LISTED FOR THE VIN NUMBER ON MY VEGICLE?

2004 Lexus RX questions

Does the 2004 Lexus RX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Lexus RX: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus RX?

Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (12), Unknown Or Other (8), Power Train (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Lexus RX has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.