Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Lexus RX, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other14
- Power train13
- Engine11
- Electrical system10
- Structure7
- Lane departure4
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Back over prevention2
- Vehicle speed control2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the United Kingdom
1,245 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 44 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
262 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports, 99% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 6.5–8.6 L/100 km (about 27–36 mpg US), CO₂ 151–199 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| RX 350h AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| RX 500h AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 8.7 | 8.4 | 8.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2023 Lexus RX: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011637 | After jump-starting, the vehicle may experience a no-start condition and multiple DTCs including U010087 - Lost Communication with ECM/PCM "A" Missing Message. Upon investigation, it is found that the engine ECU has been damage and needs to be replaced. In several cases, the cause of the ECU damage was improper jump starting. Further investigation found that ECU damage may occur if the negative (ground) cable clamps are attached on or around the engine ECU or mounting bracket. To prevent this condition from occurring, it is recommended that the jumper cables be attached as described in the own |
| 11010365 | The table below describes the phases currently planned for the Second Key Delivery Program and the estimated timing of announcement. This table will be updated over time as more details become available. |
| 11010364 | SECOND KEY DELIVERY PROGRAM 23LJ01 Multiple Models and Model Years Second Key Delivery Program Frequently Asked Questions |
| 11010363 | The supply of Smart Keys available for Lexus vehicles has been temporarily limited to one (1) on select models since October 2022 due to global semiconductor shortages impacting certain microchips. Affected vehicles have been delivered with only one Smart Key and a second mechanical key. |
| 11010362 | The subject vehicles were delivered with only one (1) Smart Key on select models since October 2022 due to a global semiconductor shortage impacting certain microchips. The affected vehicles were delivered with one (1) Smart Key and a second mechanical key. |
| 11010352 | Some 2021 2024 model year ES 250, ES 300h, ES 350, RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched noise coming from the front HVAC blower motor while operating the air conditioner or heater. This condition does not affect the operation of the vehicle, however, a heater cover has been developed to help reduce or potentially eliminate the noise. |
| 11010337 | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 24LC03 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH DTC P05CE00 SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN 2023-2024 NX 350 VEHICLES CERTAIN 2023-2024 RX350 VEHICLES CERTAIN 2024 TX 350 VEHICLES |
| 11010325 | Some 2023 model year ES 250, ES 300h, ES 350, and UX 250h vehicles with DCM firmware version earlier than LG-N210ee9999-09 may exhibit a condition in which the vehicle customize settings menu is unavailable in the head unit after connecting to Techstream. Some 2023 model year ES 250, ES 350, LS 500, LS 500h, RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and RZ 450e vehicles, and 2023 2024 model year ES 300h and UX 250h vehicles with DCM firmware versions earlier than LG-N210jj3333-09, LG-N210nn1212-09, LG-N310kk4646-0I, LG-N310ll4A4A-0I, LG-N310mm8A8A-0I, LG-N310nnBLBM-0I, or LG-N310oo1B1B-0I may exhibit a condi |
| 11010099 | Some 2023 2024 RX 350, RX 350h, and 2024 TX 350 vehicles may exhibit a rotational clicking noise from one or both front drive shaft assemblies when accelerating while making turns. This condition may occur without a grease leak present on the front drive shaft assemblies. An updated front drive shaft assembly is available to resolve this condition. |
| 11010085 | The Engine Control Computer software has a programing error which can cause the exhaust variable valve timing (VVT) locking pin to temporarily get stuck. When this happens, an engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) can appear on the dashboard as well as diagnostic trouble code (DTC), P05CE00 to be set. |
| 11010084 | SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 24LC03 Frequently Asked Questions |
| 11010079 | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 24LC03 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH DTC P05CE00 SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN 2023-2024 NX 350 VEHICLES CERTAIN 2023-2024 RX350 VEHICLES CERTAIN 2024 TX 350 VEHICLES |
| 11010078 | The Engine Control Computer software has a programing error which can cause the exhaust variable valve timing (VVT) locking pin to temporarily get stuck. When this happens, an engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) can appear on the dashboard as well as diagnostic trouble code (DTC), P05CE00 to be set. |
| 11010077 | The Engine Control Computer software has a programing error which can cause the exhaust variable valve timing (VVT) locking pin to temporarily get stuck. When this happens, an engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) can appear on the dashboard as well as diagnostic trouble code (DTC), P05CE00 to be set. |
| 11010070 | The table describes the phases currently planned for the Second Key Delivery Program and the estimated timing of announcement. This table will be updated over time as more details become available. |
| 11010069 | The subject vehicles were delivered with only one (1) Smart Key on select models since October 2022 due to a global semiconductor shortage impacting certain microchips. The affected vehicles were delivered with one (1) Smart Key and a second mechanical key. |
| 11007456 | Some 2005 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary |
| 11007439 | Some 2023 model year ES 250, ES 300h, ES 350, and UX 250h vehicles with DCM firmware version earlier than LG-N210ee9999-09 may exhibit a condition in which the vehicle customize settings menu is unavailable in the head unit after connecting to Techstream. Some 2023 model year ES 250, ES 350, LS 500, LS 500h, RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and RZ 450e vehicles, and 2023 2024 model year ES 300h and UX 250h vehicles with previous versions of DCM firmware (See Table 1 below) may exhibit a condition in which remote services are inoperative. A DCM firmware update is now available to address these condit |
| 11006162 | Some 2005 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary |
| 11006145 | Some 2023 model year ES 250, ES 300h, ES 350, and UX 250h vehicles with DCM firmware version earlier than LG-N210ee9999-09 may exhibit a condition in which the vehicle customize settings menu is unavailable in the head unit after connecting to Techstream. Some 2023 model year ES 250, ES 350, LS 500, LS 500h, RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and RZ 450e vehicles, and 2023 2024 model year ES 300h and UX 250h vehicles with previous versions of DCM firmware (See Table 1 below) may exhibit a condition in which remote services are inoperative. A DCM firmware update is now available to address these condit |
| 11005185 | Second Key Delivery Program Frequently Asked Questions |
| 11005184 | The table describes the phases currently planned for the Second Key Delivery Program and the estimated timing of announcement. This table will be updated over time as more details become available. |
| 11005178 | A head unit software update is now available for 2022 model year LX 600, NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+ vehicles equipped with Lexus Multimedia (version 1020 or earlier). This update provides improved performance and capability for the following: User Profile configuration and display. Cloud Navigation and Intelligent Voice Assistant. Mobile device connectivity. On-screen display and system settings/configuration. Security enhancements. A head unit software update is now available for 2022 LX 600, NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, and NX 450h+ vehicles equipped with Lexus Multimedia (earl |
| 11005121 | Some 2005 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary |
| 11005106 | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 24LC02 DATA COMMUNICATON MODULE (DCM) UPDATE CERTAIN 2023 ES250, ES300H, ES350, LS500, RX350, RX350H, RX500H, RZ450E, UX250H |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)