Lexus RX Hybrid Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 341 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 341 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Lexus RX Hybrid, across 22 model years (2004–2026). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (154). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2006, with 154 complaints
2004: 020042005: 22006: 15420061542007: 592008: 5720082010: 82011: 1220112012: 32013: 1220132014: 22015: 520152016: 72017: 1020172018: 32019: 320192020: 22021: 020212022: 02023: 020232024: 12025: 120252026: 0

n = 341 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Lexus RX Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical RX Hybrid year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2006 RX Hybrid: 154 complaints, 5 recalls
  2. 2007 RX Hybrid: 59 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2008 RX Hybrid: 57 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2024 RX Hybrid: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
  2. 2025 RX Hybrid: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  3. 2005 RX Hybrid: 2 complaints, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Lexus RX Hybrid problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System58122
Service Brakes55129
Vehicle Speed Control53835
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3456
Structure3277
Engine26111
Power Train2370
Steering2332
Service Brakes, Electric2032
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1753
Fuel/propulsion System1770
Air Bags1587
Hybrid Propulsion System1520
Tires1330
Engine and Engine Cooling1040
Exterior Lighting630
Service Brakes, Air440
Suspension420
Visibility430
Wheels420
Visibility/wiper331
Equipment220
Fuel System, Other210
Seat Belts220
Back Over Prevention110
Fuel System, Diesel110
Lane Departure110
Latches/locks/linkages110
Seats110

All Lexus RX Hybrid model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2026 RX Hybrid01——
2025 RX Hybrid12—Visibility
2024 RX Hybrid13—Electrical System
2023 RX Hybrid02——
2022 RX Hybrid00——
2021 RX Hybrid01——
2020 RX Hybrid21—Unknown or Other
2019 RX Hybrid30—Electrical System
2018 RX Hybrid30—Engine
2017 RX Hybrid100—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2016 RX Hybrid72—Service Brakes
2015 RX Hybrid50—Electrical System
2014 RX Hybrid20—Electrical System
2013 RX Hybrid120—Service BrakesFar more complaints than other years
2012 RX Hybrid30—Electrical System
2011 RX Hybrid120—EngineFar more complaints than other years
2010 RX Hybrid81—Electrical System
2008 RX Hybrid571—Vehicle Speed ControlFar more complaints than other years
2007 RX Hybrid593—Vehicle Speed ControlFar more complaints than other years
2006 RX Hybrid1545—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2005 RX Hybrid21—Air Bags
2004 RX Hybrid01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Lexus RX Hybrid years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (154), 2007 (59), 2008 (57), 2011 (12), 2013 (12), 2017 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical RX Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Lexus RX Hybrid?

Electrical System, with 58 complaints across 12 model years.

How many recalls does the Lexus RX Hybrid have?

14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.