2003 Lexus RX300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Lexus RX300, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Lexus RX300. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Lexus RX300 have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,226 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2003 Lexus RX300. The contact stated that the HVAC system was inoperable. Additionally, the VSC and check engine warning lights were illuminated while starting the vehicle. The vehi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 7, 2022 · Engine
“AIRBAG light stays on when car is running and when i had it checked out the mechanic said it could inflate at any time. Don't have the money in budget to have done right now.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 4, 2017 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Lexus RX (RX 300, RX 300 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Lexus RX300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RX300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 Lexus RX300 | 2 | 221 |
| 2000 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 216 |
| 2001 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 169 |
| 2002 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 88 |
| 2003 Lexus RX300 | 0 | 25 |
Checking a specific 2003 Lexus RX300
How do I know if my 2003 Lexus RX300 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.
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.
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
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
- RX330526 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.