- The problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- The risk
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.
Vehicle safety record
2026 Lexus RX Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2026 Lexus RX have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 2026 for the arm.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical RX year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2026 Lexus RX recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
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Lexus RX: every year compared
All RX years2026 Lexus RX vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus RX | 0 | 3 | F | |
| 2026 Genesis GV70 | 30 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2026 Lexus RX 350 | 14 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2026 Infiniti QX60 | 13 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 | 10 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Acura MDX | 9 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2026 Lincoln Nautilus | 9 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 5 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2026 Lexus RX
Does the 2026 Lexus RX have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Lexus RX: arm (September 2026); software (March 2026); display function (October 2025). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2026 Lexus RX had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2026 Lexus RX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 11 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Lexus RX year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus RX years have the most complaints?
1999 (35), 2000 (29), 2001 (19). See every Lexus RX year compared.
What should I do if my 2026 Lexus RX has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data