2005 Lexus RX Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,089 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Complaint to [xxx] at lexus of palm beach was a crumbling dashboard that is accumulating an unidentified white powder around the broken edges. Case #[xxx] at lexus, i spoke with [xxx] , case manager w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 8, 2018 · Air bags
“Addendum to complaint #11076837 pictures did not download”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 8, 2018 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Lexus RX (RX 330 2WD, RX 330 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 22–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lexus RX Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RX Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid | 5 | 154 |
| 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid | 3 | 59 |
| 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 57 |
| 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 8 |
| 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid | 2 | 7 |
| 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus RX Hybrid | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Lexus RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid
How do I know if my 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V112000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.