2026 Lexus RX Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 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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Arm (steering)
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. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Lexus RX (RX 350, RX 350 AWD, RX 350h AWD, RX 500h AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–36 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–37 / 28–34 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
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 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid
How do I know if my 2026 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 2026 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 26V598000).
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.