CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Lexus RX has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (14 reports).
2023 Lexus RX recalls
Rearview camera image may not show in reverse
Certain Lexus NX, RX, and TX vehicles may not display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse
Certain 2022 and 2023 Lexus vehicles, including LX, NX, NX Hybrid, ES, ES Hybrid, LS, and LS Hybrid models, may have a software error that causes the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen while the vehicle is in reverse.
Driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash
A connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may not be welded properly, so it can separate and turn off the driver's air bag.
Most common 2023 Lexus RX problems
Problem areas named in the 62 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Lane Departure | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
What owners report
The transmission is jerking at times and it failed to accelerate at one point after coming to a complete stop. Notified Lexus and still working to fully resolve the issue but they just denied my request to reevaluate the issue.
Battery drains which locks car unexpectedly. No warning, even with car FOB inside car which creates a safety issue if child or someone is in the car. All doors lock and with no access to FOB cannot open the door with manual key. Also, safety issue if this happens at night or in a parking lot etc. Cannot open doors at all - There is obviously an issue with the battery draining after only a few days. Dealer solution - plug in a battery maintainer - problem if you are parking the car at an airport for multiple days. No place to plug the car in... Lexus needs to figure out what is draining the battery or some fix to stop this from happening - I drive my car several times a week 30 miles at least
The vehicle exhibits a severe, load-based mechanical transmission whine strictly during active acceleration. The pitch of the whining sound rises and falls in direct proportion to the engine's RPMs. This vehicle utilizes the Toyota/Lexus 8-speed automatic transmission architecture, which has a well-documented manufacturing flaw involving internal bearing wear, gear misalignment, and fluid starvation.This mechanical defect poses an immediate and severe safety hazard. The continuous internal wear and gear friction create an unpredictable risk of sudden transmission lock-up, unexpected dropping out of gear, or complete engine stalling while operating at high highway speeds. A sudden loss of mot
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 was towed to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The failure reoccurred. The failure was a persistent failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The failure reoccurred. In addition, the contact stated that the self-parking feature was deactivated. The vehicle was taken back
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; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and an engineer was sent to inspect the vehicle; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle had passed the inspection; however, the failure persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 10,637.
2023 Lexus RX questions
Does the 2023 Lexus RX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Lexus RX: Rearview camera image may not show in reverse; Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse; Driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lexus RX?
Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (14), Power Train (13), Engine (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.