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Lexus Rx Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Rx Hybrid from 2004 to 2026: 341 owner complaints and 24 recalls across 21 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (154), 2007 (59), 2008 (57).

Lexus Rx Hybrid
Photo: Retired electrician · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical58
Brakes55
Speed control / throttle53
Brakes (hydraulic)34
Body & structure32
Engine26
Other / unknown24
Transmission & drivetrain23

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200410–
200512–
20065154–
2007359–
2008157–
201018–
2011012–
201203–
2013012–
201402–
201505–
201627–
2017010–
201803–
201903–
202012–
202110–
202320–
202431–
202521–
202610–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lexus Rx Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (154), 2007 (59), 2008 (57).

How many recalls has the Lexus Rx Hybrid had?

Across 2004–2026, NHTSA lists 24 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).