2026 Lexus Rz Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Lexus Rz, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 Lexus Rz
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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Propulsion system (electrical system)
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 voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Lexus Rz have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2026 Lexus RZ 450. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer jump-started the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2026 Lexus RZ-450E. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the driver’s side door failed to respond. No warning light was illumina”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2026 · Latches/locks/linkages
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Lexus RZ (RZ 350e FWD (18 inch wheels), RZ 350e FWD (20 inch wheels), RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels), RZ 450e AWD (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 95–126 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 102–136 / 87–115 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Lexus Rz model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus Rz model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Lexus Rz | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus Rz | 1 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2026 Lexus Rz
How do I know if my 2026 Lexus Rz 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 Rz; 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 26V393000).
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.