2020 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX Hybrid years
- Not enough data 13th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid. That ranks 13th out of 22 RX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 858 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 858 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 240 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I TOOK THE CAR TO METRO EXPRESS CAR WASH IN DENVER. AS THE CAR PROGRESSED ALONG THE TRACKS, THE TALL BRUSH APPROACHED THE CAR AND THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM GOT ACTIVATED, THE CAR GOT PUSHED OFF-TRACK AND BRUSHED AGAINST ALL KINDS OF TUBES, PIPES AND SCRATCHED AND DENTED THE ENTIRE RIGHT…
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 lexus rx 450h. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle in a parking lot, depressing the brake pedal the vehicle moved forward independently. The contact stated that she panicked and crashed into a restaurant. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…
Other Lexus RX Hybrid years
← 2019 RX Hybrid · 2021 RX Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 RX Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 RX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 RX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 RX Hybrid | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 RX Hybrid | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 RX Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 RX Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 RX Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 57 | 1 |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 59 | 3 |
| 2006 RX Hybrid | 154 | 5 |
| 2005 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Owners most often report unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX Hybrid model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.