Safety score
48/100
Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 55% of makes we track.

Lexus scores 48 out of 100 (grade C) for recall severity, which ranks it 24 of 52 makes and about average across brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 78 Lexus recall campaigns across 17 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 1,830,752 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the fuel system.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Lexus model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Lexus recalls by year

Lexus recalls by affected system

How Lexus compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Lexus is highlighted.

RankMakeScoreRecalls
#21 Mercedes-Benz C 53 378
#22 Lincoln C 52 209
#23 Volkswagen C 48 191
#24 Lexus C 48 78
#25 Ford C 47 750
#26 Jeep C 47 222
#27 Dodge C 46 148

All Lexus models

ModelScoreRecallsLargest recallYears
RX D 27 21 1,830,752 2010-2026
NX D 32 17 1,830,752 2015-2025
ES B 73 16 1,830,752 2010-2025
GX B 71 14 1,830,752 2010-2025
IS B 69 12 1,830,752 2010-2022
LS D 37 12 1,830,752 2010-2025
LX C 49 12 1,830,752 2010-2026
GS B 61 9 1,830,752 2010-2020
HS D 28 7 780,584 2010
TX D 27 7 1,024,407 2024-2026
LC B 75 6 1,830,752 2018-2025
RC D 29 5 1,830,752 2015-2022
UX F 18 4 1,525,742 2019-2025
RZ B 75 3 1,024,407 2023-2026
SC D 35 3 928,220 2010
CT C 52 1 482,002 2011-2012
LFA C 42 1 577,875 2012

Recent Lexus recalls

  • RX Sep 17, 2026 · 617 vehicles · NHTSA 26V598000

    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.…

  • TX Jul 8, 2026 · 5,408 vehicles · NHTSA 26V437000

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carrier…

  • RZ Jun 18, 2026 · 20,991 vehicles · NHTSA 26V393000

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high…

  • GX May 27, 2026 · 81,893 vehicles · NHTSA 26V341000

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluste…

  • GS Apr 8, 2026 · 9,139 vehicles · NHTSA 26V222000

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  • LX Mar 24, 2026 · 15,264 vehicles · NHTSA 26V180000

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus LX vehicles. The front passenger seat may have insufficient clearance between the seat frame and the stopper that…

  • GX Mar 24, 2026 · 8,230 vehicles · NHTSA 26V179000

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequ…

  • NX Mar 18, 2026 · 144,200 vehicles · NHTSA 26V162000

    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 v…

Common questions about Lexus recalls

How many recalls does Lexus have?
NHTSA has 78 Lexus recall campaigns on record across 17 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the fuel system, air bags, and back over prevention.
Which Lexus has the most recalls?
The Lexus RX has the most recall campaigns of any Lexus model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Lexus reliable when it comes to recalls?
Lexus scores 48 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 24 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Lexus for recalls?
Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Lexus. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.