2025 Lexus RZ Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 5, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RZ years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lexus RZ. That ranks 4th out of 4 RZ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Lexus RZ
2023 Lexus RZ 450e Direct4 in Ether.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Lexus RZ problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other2
Electrical System1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other2100%———
Electrical System150%———
Fuel/propulsion System150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 1 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Lexus RZ recalls (2)

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Back over prevention:display functionOct 30, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles

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."

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.

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.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac systemSep 4, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V577000 · 94,320 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.

Risk: An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-25.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Beginning in September 2025, I experienced respiratory symptoms, including coughing, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath, that appeared to be triggered when entering or operating my vehicle. The symptoms consistently improved when I was not using the vehicle and returned upon re-exposure. The…

Unknown or Other · received Feb 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11716049

While operating my 2025 Lexus RZ 300e at normal road speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous propulsion loss when the traction battery reached 0% state of charge. The only advance notice was a single soft audible alert. There were no escalating warnings (visual or audible) and no…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 8, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11679308

Other Lexus RZ years

← 2024 RZ · 2026 RZ →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 RZ61
202522
2024 RZ52
2023 RZ112

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lexus RZ?

Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Lexus RZ?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Lexus RZ a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RZ model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.