{"meta":{"dataset":"known-issues","title":"Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters — Lexus","level":"make","generated":"2026-09-20","source_freshness":"2026-09-20","source":"NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, grouped by failure theme by Wrench.Pro","source_url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","license":"CC BY 4.0 (derived data); underlying NHTSA records are US public domain","license_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/license","citation":"Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Lexus [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues","schema_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues#schema","method_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/methodology#known-issues","fields":["year","make","make_slug","model","model_slug","cluster_id","label","component_code","complaint_count","date_range","source_complaint_count","reviewed_at","quote_1_odi","quote_1_text","quote_2_odi","quote_2_text","quote_3_odi","quote_3_text","vehicle_page","data_page"]},"rows":[{"year":2023,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2023-powertrain-loss-of-power-shudder","label":"Powertrain loss of motive power, shudder, and shifting abnormality","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":11,"date_range":"2023-10 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":56,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11754128","quote_1_text":"On July 21st, 2026 while stopped at a red light and upon turning green stepped on the accelerator to transition from stop to start, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power. The engine failed to respond to accelerator input, leaving the vehicle stranded in active…","quote_2_odi":"11754621","quote_2_text":"had transmission replaced 2 times and update to transmission. this is a brand new car purchased in 2023. first transmission replaced at 20,963 miles, 2nd replaced at 33,543 miles, 35,221 miles transmission update. It was cumulative 33 out of service.","quote_3_odi":"11621814","quote_3_text":"2023 RX 500H Performance hesitates or stalls when gas is applied to accelerate. When vehicle final start moving after 2-4 seconds, engine revs really high. This is believed to be an issue in the power train and specifically Transaxle issues and ECU programming issues.","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2023,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2023-sunroof-spontaneous-shattering","label":"Sunroof and panoramic glass spontaneous shattering","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":10,"date_range":"2023-07 → 2026-03","source_complaint_count":56,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11610669","quote_1_text":"The sunroof of my 2023 Lexus SUV had a defect and shattered/exploded outwards due to a defect in the tempered glass while driving on the highway. The glass shards fell from the sunroof and cut my face while driving. I had to have a nurse remove the glass shards from my face.","quote_2_odi":"11693983","quote_2_text":"While we were driving, our sunroof just exploded!  There was no-one around us.  There was a loud bang, glass was flying and the wind was so loud we couldn't hear each other.  If my wife would have been driving, we probably would have wrecked because she screamed and through her arms…","quote_3_odi":"11719553","quote_3_text":"On February 1, 2026, the sunroof glass of my vehicle shattered inward into the cabin without any collision or known external force. The vehicle was parked on the street next to a residential garage entrance, with no trees or overhead objects nearby.","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2023,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2023-12v-battery-drain-failure","label":"12V battery drain and no-start with door lock entrapment","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2025-11 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":56,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11707085","quote_1_text":"On at least 7 occasions the driver was TRAPPED inside the vehicle.  The car failed to start and the doors and windows locked.  If the driver had not had a cell phone to make an emergency call he would have been locked inside until someone discovered the problem.","quote_2_odi":"11698992","quote_2_text":"I entered then attempted to start my Lexus on November 11, 2025.  The car would not start - the dashboard lights fleshed briefly, then the car was completely dead.  There was not a light on anywhere.  The doors would not open and the windows would not roll down.  I was trapped.","quote_3_odi":"11710076","quote_3_text":"If we don't drive the car for 4 or 5 days, especially in cold weather, the car will sometimes not start due to a drained 12V battery. We've spoken to Lexus of Rockville, MD and Lexus roadside assistance, who are aware of the issue but say the 12V battery is \"healthy.\"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2023,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2023-unintended-acceleration-surge","label":"Vehicle surge or unintended forward movement at stop","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2024-07 → 2026-03","source_complaint_count":56,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11723281","quote_1_text":"The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it suddenly accelerated without warning. While driving in a parking lot, the vehicle again surged forward approximately 20 feet. The contact was able to swerve to avoid striking a pedestrian. The vehicle became…","quote_2_odi":"11633174","quote_2_text":"The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle surged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted.","quote_3_odi":"11638963","quote_3_text":"Unintended acceleration. After complete stop at signal light behind another car electric motor was keep pushing car forward with feet on break and no feet on accelerator. Car was at complete stop and then after complete stop car started moving so press breaks more harder…","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2023,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2023-engine-rpm-surge-off-throttle","label":"Engine RPM surge when accelerator is released","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2024-09 → 2026-05","source_complaint_count":56,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11616276","quote_1_text":"When driving, the car engine will randomly accelerate or race.  The car does not physically go faster, but the engine revs at a high speed which is very scary.  It will continue to accelerate while your foot is off the gas until you either press back down the gas pedal or come to a full stop.","quote_2_odi":"11748178","quote_2_text":"when driving on the highway and i let up the gas the engine surges. this is an ongoing issue. makes me apply the brakes or take action scary. it happens all the time.  took it to lexus and they say this is normal. to me it is a safety driving issue.","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2023,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2023-rain-sensing-wiper-inoperative","label":"Rain-sensing wiper system inoperative","component_code":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2024-03 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":56,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11757460","quote_1_text":"The rain-sensing wiper system in my 2023 Lexus RX has been inoperative since I purchased the vehicle in May 2023 (current mileage: approximately 55,000 miles). The automatic wipers consistently fail to activate in response to rain, requiring manual operation while driving…","quote_2_odi":"11580281","quote_2_text":"The rain sensing wiper do not work properly. The wiper swipe once then stop.  I have to turn them off and on again to get them to restarted.  Also once they do start, they randomly stop for no reason.  I have had it to the dealer twice. I was told the dealer contacted Lexus who confirmed…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2023,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2023-adas-system-malfunction","label":"ADAS malfunction disabling lane departure and collision warning","component_code":"LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2023-07 → 2024-09","source_complaint_count":56,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11534865","quote_1_text":"Within 2-3 weeks, the vehicle started issuing alerts that parts of the ADAS were malfunctioning, and therefore the vehicle was disabling the entire ADAS. This warning would come on while driving, and even after clearing the warning, it would pop back up within seconds.","quote_2_odi":"11604149","quote_2_text":"When driving Lexus 2023 RXH with all safety except lane assist features, it suddenly veers to the right under specific conditions below - Have enabled ProActive Driving Assist - The car is travelling on a straight road, and has line markings (yellow left side, white right side)…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2024-12v-battery-failure-entrapment","label":"12V battery failure and door latch entrapment","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE","complaint_count":14,"date_range":"2024-05 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":55,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11722677","quote_1_text":"On [XXX], the vehicle suffered a total power loss that rendered the electronic door latches unresponsive to all inputs. Because the occupants were a [XXX]  and a [XXX]  strapped into car seats, they were physically unable to reach the interior manual overrides. Critically, the…","quote_2_odi":"11715077","quote_2_text":"My 2024 Lexus RX 350h experienced a catastrophic 12V battery collapse (2.00V), disabling the electronic 'e-Latch' door system and rendering interior handles non-functional for standard use. While a manual override exists, it is not intuitive for emergency egress","quote_3_odi":"11730467","quote_3_text":"The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the door latches locked independently, and the contact and wife were locked inside the vehicle for several hours","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2024-sunroof-spontaneous-shattering","label":"Sunroof spontaneous shattering while driving","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2024-12 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":55,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11752913","quote_1_text":"The sunroof exploded spontaneously  while driving on major road at 65 MPH, nothing hit it and no other vehicle around.  No abnormal weather conditions.   No warning just a burst into air.  Remaining glass fell into vehicle when I opened shade","quote_2_odi":"11683009","quote_2_text":"While driving on the freeway the sun roof \"exploded\" shattering glass out onto the highway.  The noise was loud and frightening.  Upon pulling over I observed most of the sunroof was gone with fragments of glass remaining along the edges of the roof","quote_3_odi":"11643261","quote_3_text":"While driving on the freeway with my [XXX]  child, I suddenly heard a loud explosion-like sound coming from the roof. To my shock, I discovered that the sunroof glass had shattered into pieces. Fortunately, the sunroof cover was closed, preventing glass from entering","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2024-aeb-false-activation","label":"Automatic emergency braking false activation","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2024-03 → 2026-02","source_complaint_count":55,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11717700","quote_1_text":"On Feb. 10th 2026 I was driving north I405 (Los Angeles). The car suddenly applied emergency breaks in the middle of the freeway, while there was no car in front of me, at least for 100m. I was lucky that the car behind me didn't hit me","quote_2_odi":"11708478","quote_2_text":"I went to reverse the car. Suddenly, the car's automatic emergency breaking system engaged. This occurred on 2 separate occasions. The first time, was in a parking lot during a sunny day. There was definitely nothing behind me, not even a person, but the camera saw a leaf or…","quote_3_odi":"11577729","quote_3_text":"Automatic Emergency Braking 6 times on a new car has violently and suddenly engaged at low speeds. Twice in the middle of the street with no obstacles near by","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2024-lane-assist-unintended-steering","label":"Lane departure assist unintended steering input","component_code":"LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2025-01 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":55,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11731039","quote_1_text":"When in cruise, the car will merge itself into the next lane if you hold the turn signal partially. If you keep holding it or fully engage the turn signal (maybe you forgot to turn off you signal, or held it too long), the car will merge through the solid white line off the road…","quote_2_odi":"11634427","quote_2_text":"The car comes with proactive driver assist. The system when activated will cause the car to unexpectedly turn the wheel and lunge usually left if the system suspects you are going off of track. It works even on unmarked 2 lane country roads. Very disconcerting and dangerous","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2024-powertrain-loss-of-acceleration","label":"Powertrain loss of acceleration or sudden shutdown","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2025-01 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":55,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11754510","quote_1_text":"While on a long road trip on a hot day, on the interstate, the car suddenly lost speed and would not accelerate. It was like the car had shifted into neutral. I was coasting on the interstate, steadily slowing, and was forced to pull over to the shoulder","quote_2_odi":"11714118","quote_2_text":"When coming from a stop, the car will not respond to the gas pedal being engaged OR it will begin to engage and then no response leaving the car rolling for a few seconds until a response is recieved and the car engages again. This has caused us to be put in harms way MANY times","quote_3_odi":"11636883","quote_3_text":"the transmission would not catch around the second or third gear. The RPMs would shoot up. The dash / warning lights lit up. I pulled over to the side of the road and I called Lexus dealership, service center, and road side assistance. However, due to the…","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2024-unintended-acceleration","label":"Unintended acceleration during parking or low speed","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2025-04 → 2025-09","source_complaint_count":55,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11686483","quote_1_text":"Was pulling into parking spot when car went haywire and started accelerating on its own. It would not stop until it has hit 5 cars and crashed into a cement wall.  The brakes did NOT stop the acceleration","quote_2_odi":"11653060","quote_2_text":"When I was parking my car 20 feet behind a car by the street , the car suddenly accelerated. I stepped hard on the brake and fortunately stopped the car about 3 feet from the car in the front. No crash happened","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2024-engine-rev-noise-low-speed","label":"Engine revving and noise during low-speed operation","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2025-01 → 2025-09","source_complaint_count":55,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11711012","quote_1_text":"When accelerating at slow speed, the engine or turbo turns off which causes the nose of the car to take a hard nose dive and then turns back on within 1 second but results in a big loud sound coming from engine/transmission","quote_2_odi":"11684648","quote_2_text":"When driving and you let off the gas pedal the engine starts revving very loudly, it scares the heck out of you because you don't know if you can stop! I have a serious mechanical background, there is always the possibility of the transmission not disengaging and forcing the car…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2024-instrument-cluster-blackout","label":"Instrument cluster blank/black on startup or while driving","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2025-09-02 → 2026-08-16","source_complaint_count":43,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11757239","quote_1_text":"After sitting all night -- Started the car which started normally.  But the instrument gauge cluster remained totally black except for the warning symbols in test cycle.  The infotainment screen started properly.  But the gauge cluster remained black.  No speedometer, gas gauge…","quote_2_odi":"11756170","quote_2_text":"Driver gauge instrument screen does not illuminate upon starting vehicle and at times when driving. No MPH or other gauges display.  This defect has occurred several times and is intermittent","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2024-12v-battery-drain-failure","label":"12V battery drain and failure in plug-in hybrid","component_code":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2024-07-26 → 2025-04-25","source_complaint_count":43,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11610320","quote_1_text":"Less than 10 months old (March and April 2024 at ~5,000 miles), the 12V battery completely drained 3 times in 5 days (despite driving it regularly during that period) so the car would not start when needed.  I had it jumped 3 times by AAA and the third time drove it to dealer.…","quote_2_odi":"11656901","quote_2_text":"My 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ experienced a complete 12V battery failure after normal short-distance driving, leaving me stranded without warning. This is a known defect in Lexus plug-in hybrids that the manufacturer has not properly disclosed to buyers","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2024-unintended-acceleration-parking","label":"Unintended acceleration during low-speed parking maneuvers","component_code":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2024-03-04 → 2026-06-30","source_complaint_count":43,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11727751","quote_1_text":"While slowly pulling into a parking space, I was actively applying the brake and creeping forward. While my foot was on the brake, the vehicle suddenly surged/accelerated forward instead of continuing to decelerate. The vehicle ran over a sign and jumped a curb before I could…","quote_2_odi":"11699601","quote_2_text":"As I came to the parking space to park the car with my foot on the brake pedal, the car accelerated all of a sudden after it had stopped before I could shift the gear lever to “Park”. The car went over the curb. I reversed and tried to park the car again in the same spot. The…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2024-door-latch-electrical-failure","label":"Door latch inoperability tied to electrical system","component_code":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2023-09-26 → 2024-11-18","source_complaint_count":43,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11626059","quote_1_text":"When the police arrived, [XXX] found herself unable to open either the driver or passenger doors; all doors were unresponsive. The officer (Hetrick #426) from the Macedonia, Ohio Police Department was also unable to assist her from the outside because the doors were not…","quote_2_odi":"11616534","quote_2_text":"At 6:30 am I tried to enter the car and the car was locked.   Fortunately I left the hatch open and I was able to crawl through the back of the car and open the car doors.  I then tried starting the car and the car would not function, no click, no lights, all electric systems…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2024-sunroof-explosion","label":"Sunroof shattering without impact","component_code":"STRUCTURE:BODY","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2024-02-09 → 2024-04-11","source_complaint_count":43,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11582425","quote_1_text":"Driving on the local road, no cars on the road, no underpass and the sunroof exploded. All windows was closed and sunroof was closed","quote_2_odi":"11570981","quote_2_text":"Sunroof exploded while I was driving on the highway out of no where","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2024-driver-door-inadvertent-opening","label":"Driver door inadvertent unlocking and opening while driving","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2023-09-26 → 2026-01-08","source_complaint_count":43,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11709795","quote_1_text":"While driving, which occurred 20 minutes after i started the car, the driver’s door gets unlocked automatically and i started hearing car warning with ⚠️ appearing on my dashboard. I also heard wind noise from the highway","quote_2_odi":"11546588","quote_2_text":"All of sudden I started hearing noise from outside as if my windows were open. Then yellow triangle showed up on my head up display and on dash screen, it asked me to shift to parking mode. Minutes later dash screen shows my driving-side door was opened","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2024-infotainment-screen-blackout","label":"Infotainment screen blackout including backup camera loss","component_code":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2026-06-30 → 2026-08-07","source_complaint_count":43,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11755420","quote_1_text":"The backup camera and infotainment screen is black, the backup camera and all controls on the infotainment screen was not usable because the screen was black. This is dangerous because no rear view camera","quote_2_odi":"11747472","quote_2_text":"I started my vehicle and thr complete infotainment screen was black, no display, no backup camera, nothing but a black screen. The volume button still worked and you could touch the screen and her things change but you could not see anything because the screen was black","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"tx-2024-airbag-recall-remedy-delay","label":"Curtain airbag recall remedy unavailability","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":16,"date_range":"2024-06-21 → 2024-10-27","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11619343","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2024 Lexus TX350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V461000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available","quote_2_odi":"11611941","quote_2_text":"Lexus has failed to provide a timely repair for this simple recall issue, and has not provided any remedy or free loaner car.  Their dealers rep has said to just \"drive with the windows up, and you will be fine\"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"tx-2024-airbag-non-deployment-crash","label":"Airbag non-deployment in crash events","component_code":"AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2024-12-06 → 2025-11-03","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11697253","quote_1_text":"The contact stated that while driving at 41 MPH, a vehicle ran a stop sign while distracted and hit the contact's vehicle. The contact was able to swerve and avoid a head-on collision. The contact's vehicle was struck on the right driver's side toward the rear bumper","quote_2_odi":"11629239","quote_2_text":"The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH from a complete stop and making a left turn, another vehicle who was driving at an undisclosed speed, crashed into the front passenger's side end of the vehicle, causing the front end of the vehicle to separate","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"tx-2024-ac-condenser-debris-damage","label":"AC condenser damage from road debris","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2025-09-26 → 2026-02-26","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11720650","quote_1_text":"The vehicle's lower front fascia exhibits a design flaw, creating an unsafe gap that permits road debris to impact the condenser, leading to air conditioning system damage. This compromise in the A/C system's functionality results in an inability to adequately cool the vehicle's…","quote_2_odi":"11689942","quote_2_text":"The AC stopped working and now they are charging me to replace the condenser which is located right in the front behind the grill. They said it was damaged from a rock that hit it.  There are thousands of these vehicles that have this poor design where all these condensers are…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"tx-2024-hybrid-acceleration-hesitation","label":"Hybrid powertrain hesitation from stop","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2024-11-26 → 2026-04-10","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11627417","quote_1_text":"My Lexus TX 500h has an intermittent problem. It seems to have trouble shifting between 1st gear and second gear. Sometimes when I try to drive from a stop, the car will go a tiny bit and then feels like it switches into neutral instead of the next gear, leaving me stopped in…","quote_2_odi":"11730468","quote_2_text":"Starting in drive with the brakes depressed, when trying to accelerate with the gas pedal, the vehicle will not activate the engine from electric mode(EV). The car will not accelerate even with the gas pedal fully depressed. It has happened four times so far","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"tx-2024-sunroof-spontaneous-shattering","label":"Sunroof spontaneous glass shattering","component_code":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2025-05-12 → 2025-09-22","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11689028","quote_1_text":"Driving on the highway, heard a very loud pop, followed by a crackling noise above us.   Investigated and found the sunroof had spontaneously shattered.  On the drive home, the sunroof glass collapsed into the car.  The initial incident was very disruptive, and we were lucky…","quote_2_odi":"11660305","quote_2_text":"I was driving on a highway around 65mph, about 1:30PM on May 11, 2025. The temperature outside was about 70 degree F. I heard a very loud noise like a big firecracker exploding. Then I heard the sound of air coming from the sun roof","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"tx-2024-door-lock-electrical-failure","label":"Electronic door lock power loss trapping occupants","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2024-08-16 → 2024-08-16","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11608871","quote_1_text":"Pulled the vehicle into the driveway after a drive and put the vehicle in park and turned the car off. With key still in the vehicle, exited vehicle, closed driver door and went to open drivers-side rear passenger door where 2 year old baby was in car seat. Before being able to…","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2024,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"tx-2024-seat-structural-detachment","label":"Seat plastic casing and third-row seat structural detachment","component_code":"SEATS","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2024-12-20 → 2025-11-06","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11697938","quote_1_text":"The plastic casing holding the driver seat cushion broke/detached itself after a couple of months of driving and even if put back in place it'll continue sliding and moving. It can interfere with my left foot while driving making it a hazard. Lexus reviewed the issue and said it…","quote_2_odi":"11631741","quote_2_text":"I recently bought this vehicle and the drivers seat height does not raise approropriately. I have brought it to the dealership for them to take a look and they say that’s how it’s designed however the passenger seat height goes much higher. I called Lexus corporate who mentioned…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2024/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"lexus-tx-2025-ac-condenser-debris","label":"AC condenser failure attributed to front grille debris exposure","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE, STRUCTURE:BODY","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2025-06 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11669467","quote_1_text":"At just 580 miles, my brand-new Lexus TX350 Luxury's AC failed on first use. I heard hissing and saw oil residue under the hood. The Clearwater, FL dealership diagnosed it as a punctured AC condenser due to “road debris” and quoted $2,000 to repair","quote_2_odi":"11745699","quote_2_text":"On our 2025 Lexus TX350, less than 1 year old, and under normal driving conditions, our AC stopped working suddenly. Upon inspection at the dealership, they determined a rock or road debris came through the front grill and impacted the condenser, which caused a major refrigerant…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"lexus-tx-2025-fuel-door-failure","label":"Electronic fuel filler door intermittent failure to open","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2025-02 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11644340","quote_1_text":"Fuel door does not open when using release button.  Must push button multiple times before fuel door opens.  Vehicle has less than 1400 miles","quote_2_odi":"11731115","quote_2_text":"the contact stated that fuel tank door had failed to open intermittently while pressing the release button on the steering wheel, forcing the contact to release the fuel tank door by engaging the emergency release manual button inside the trunk","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"lexus-tx-2025-unintended-acceleration","label":"Loss of acceleration and unintended acceleration events","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2025-09 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11721486","quote_1_text":"While stopped in traffic with my foot firmly on the brake pedal, my vehicle began accelerating forward unexpectedly. The vehicle seemed \"possessed\". It was as if the gas pedal was fully on the ground while my foot was still on the brake, so the car was lurching and seemed to be…","quote_2_odi":"11752837","quote_2_text":"The electronic throttle control, vehicle speed control, and powertrain/transmission control system failed. When I press the pedal to accelerate there was no power. However I did not lose power to the vehicle as I can see the vehicle was in Drive mode but was not moving forward","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"lexus-tx-2025-windshield-cracking","label":"Windshield cracking and migration from minor debris impact","component_code":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2026-08 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11757563","quote_1_text":"We have had 2 windshields crack on the Lexus TX350, with very low impact to the windshield by very small road debris. Both windshields require(d) replacement due to long migrating cracks. There are several issues with the windshields on the TX350 per online searches","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"lexus-tx-2025-hood-flutter","label":"Hood flutter at highway speeds","component_code":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2025-12 → 2026-02","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11706526","quote_1_text":"TX hood flutter at highway speeds, dealer acknowledged the issue but not able to resolve the issue, as he was able to see hood issue with other TX models","quote_2_odi":"11717404","quote_2_text":"Lexus TX hood flutters at highway speeds, Dealers acknowledging the issue and confirming no repairs available. Created a case with Lexus corperate office, so far no resolution after submitting vehicle report from dealer visits","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"lexus-tx-2025-display-blank","label":"Main display screen going blank or failing","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2025-09 → 2025-10","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11693398","quote_1_text":"On 9/24/2025, while stopping in front of house to back into driveway, main 14 inch display screen went blank. The forward camera was not displayed.  Upon putting vehicle in Reverse gear, display screen remained blank and no reverse camera was displayed","quote_2_odi":"11689419","quote_2_text":"Dash is completely blank, no display at all","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"lexus-tx-2025-sunroof-shattering","label":"Sunroof spontaneous shattering","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2025-08 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11684095","quote_1_text":"Sunroof shattered with huge noise without notice any object hitting it","quote_2_odi":"11732937","quote_2_text":"Exploding Sunroof...sunroof exploded randomly","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"TX","model_slug":"tx","cluster_id":"lexus-tx-2025-door-lock-entrapment","label":"Unintended door lock engagement with occupant entrapment","component_code":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2026-03 → 2026-03","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11724537","quote_1_text":"While my 2025 Lexus TX was parked in my residential garage, the vehicle suddenly locked itself with my [XXX]  and [XXX]  children and my phone inside. The doors had been unlocked prior to placing them in the vehicle. Without warning, the vehicle locked all doors and windows","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/tx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2025-unintended-acceleration","label":"Unintended acceleration during low-speed maneuvers","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2025-05-19 → 2026-07-13","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11738344","quote_1_text":"Around 11 am on Sat., May 2, 2026, I was sitting in a very long line in Starbuck's drive thru when my 2025 Lexus RX hybrid suddenly and uncontrollably accelerated--like an uncontrollable bucking horse. Brakes didn't work. I couldn't stop my out of control car","quote_2_odi":"11731649","quote_2_text":"On April 1, 2026, while pulling into a parking space at our church, I was applying the brake when the vehicle suddenly and forcefully surged forward without warning. The unintended acceleration was intense and unexpected, occurring despite continuous braking input","quote_3_odi":"11690554","quote_3_text":"The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove forward at a high rate of speed before crashing into the brick wall of an office building. During the crash, no air bags deployed, and the brake pedal…","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2025-12v-battery-drain","label":"12-volt battery drain and complete power loss","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2025-03-16 → 2026-02-13","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11696602","quote_1_text":"On the evening of October 29, 2025, my 2025 Lexus RX 450h+ suffered two complete electrical failures within a few hours. The vehicle lost all power and became totally unresponsive — no lights, sounds, or electrical function. During the first failure, both of my young children","quote_2_odi":"11717884","quote_2_text":"Battery on car under 6 months old and fewer than 3,000 miles was DEAD after not being used for one week.  Weather was not an issue, as car was parked INSIDE of residential garage","quote_3_odi":"11671340","quote_3_text":"Brand new vehicle 12Volt battery failed after 3 months of operation. Please note same exact scenario occurred with a 2024 RX450 in December, 2024… Lexus repurchased that vehicle via the Lemon Law","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2025-panoramic-sunroof-fracture","label":"Panoramic sunroof spontaneous fracture","component_code":"VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2026-03-28 → 2026-04-07","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11727687","quote_1_text":"The sunroof portion of the panoramic sunroof exploded, sounded like shotgun blast.  Then we heard some wind noise but realized none of the windows were open/affected.  I started to open the inside electronic sunscreen but  noticed glass shards so I immediately closed it back up","quote_2_odi":"11729679","quote_2_text":"The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked; however, upon inspecting the exterior of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the panoramic sunroof had unexpectedly fractured","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2025-aebs-phantom-braking","label":"Automatic emergency braking phantom activation","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2025-10-17 → 2025-10-17","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11694165","quote_1_text":"I was driving the vehicle up a road I drive every day, when suddenly the instrument cluster showed a picture of a red pedestrian icon, and slammed on the breaks. It threw me forward, but quickly proceeded on like normal. It detected a pedestrian that was not in front of the…","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2025-door-latch-lock-failure","label":"Door latch and lock mechanism failure during electrical loss","component_code":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2025-03-16 → 2025-10-30","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11648570","quote_1_text":"Locked inside the car and the manual door release would not work after the above. 3) Finally got out after using key fob and multiple attempts to use the door handle, closed the door, and the car locked and could not open it with either the key fob, Lexus application, nor with…","quote_2_odi":"11696602","quote_2_text":"The vehicle lost all power and became totally unresponsive — no lights, sounds, or electrical function. During the first failure, both of my young children (ages [XXX]  and [XXX]  were trapped inside because the doors would not unlock or open manually from the inside or outside","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2025-rearview-camera-freeze","label":"Rearview camera image freeze during reversing","component_code":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2026-03-15 → 2026-03-15","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11724502","quote_1_text":"On November 11, 2025, while reversing inside a garage, the rearview camera image— which had initially displayed correctly on the vehicle’s screen—suddenly froze while the vehicle remained in reverse mode. At the same time, the Pre-Collision System (PCS) failed to engage the…","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2025,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2025-rear-seatbelt-warning-absent","label":"Rear seat belt unfastened warning light absence","component_code":"SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2026-05-09 → 2026-05-09","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11736812","quote_1_text":"The car does not alert when a seat belt is not worn in the back seats. This feature is mentioned in the owner's manual, but the car fails to alert when a rear passenger does not buckle their seat belt.  I have raised the complaint twice and proved to lexus service center,  that…","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2022-transmission-hesitation-shift","label":"Transmission hesitation, jerking, and harsh shifting","component_code":"ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2025-09-26 → 2026-08-07","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11699530","quote_1_text":"When pulling out into traffic the vehicle stutters or hesitates; this could cause a serious accident with injuries or death.    I think it is a problem with the transmission shift programming.   In an attempt to be fuel efficient, Lexus created a serious safety problem","quote_2_odi":"11711476","quote_2_text":"The vehicle hesitates with apparent gear dragging and audible whining or grinding noises. The condition worsens when driving uphill and includes occasional sudden increases to high RPMs during normal acceleration. A slight burning odor is sometimes present after driving","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2022-brake-actuator-failure","label":"Brake actuator failure and degraded stopping performance","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2024-11-30 → 2025-02-25","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11644807","quote_1_text":"while driving 35 MPH on a rainy day, the brake pedal was depressed; however, there was an abnormal squishing sound coming from the brake pedal, and the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated the vehicle went through the stop light and up onto a curb","quote_2_odi":"11628066","quote_2_text":"The malfunctioning brake actuator is a critical component of the vehicle's braking system. Its failure can lead to inadequate braking performance, significantly increasing the risk of an accident. This issue not only jeopardizes my safety but also endangers other road users. It…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2022-sunroof-shattering","label":"Sunroof spontaneous shattering while driving","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2024-09-30 → 2024-10-21","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11604845","quote_1_text":"I was driving down a highway when the sunroof of my vehicle exploded. There were no cars in close proximity, so no rocks or anything were kicked up and could’ve hit the vehicle. It caused glass to fly in my face as I was driving and cut me as well as my autistic son","quote_2_odi":"11617264","quote_2_text":"We were driving down the highway approx 60 mph on a clear day with very little traffic.  All of a sudden I hear a loud explosion and then rattling in the roof.  When I pulled off the road I saw that the sunroof was mostly gone","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2022-instrument-panel-blanking","label":"Instrument panel blanking while driving","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2026-01-29 → 2026-01-29","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11714267","quote_1_text":"While driving down the highway the instrument panel went blank.  I was terrified. I continued to drive not knowing what speed I was driving. The  instrument panel went panel came back minutes later. Another incident occurred when  the car was parked in my driveway","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2022-fuel-odor-pump","label":"Fuel odor and high-pressure fuel pump failure","component_code":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2024-11-14 → 2025-11-18","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11700076","quote_1_text":"after refueling, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The odor was more pronounced while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and the garage was filled with a gasoline odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…","quote_2_odi":"11625376","quote_2_text":"There is an overwhelming super smell. Dealer says it’s from gas. I dont know but it’s making me sick.,I’m afraid it is so bad it will affect my driving safety. I think it’s from the AC/heating system","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2022-adas-warning-light-malfunction","label":"ADAS warning lights and safety system false activations","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-09-07 → 2025-09-26","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11543228","quote_1_text":"Car turned on and no driving yet. All vehicle alert signs popped up. This is brand new car.  Warning signs including: Anti-lock brak system advanced ultrasonic detection parking braking system  pre-collision system blind spot monitor  These signs are constantly popping up…","quote_2_odi":"11689819","quote_2_text":"The transmission shifts up and down so hard, I've almost gotten rear ended due to the car and not braking.  This I was told by two separate Lexus dealers I'm feeling a hard \"transmission gap\"-whatever that means.  To add fuel to this…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2022-rear-windshield-shatter","label":"Rear windshield spontaneous shattering","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2026-08-11 → 2026-08-11","source_complaint_count":28,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11756335","quote_1_text":"my rear windshield shattered - I was not driving - I was not using the rear defrost - I simply put car in reverse and when I looked back my glass was shattered. 08/09/2026","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2022-12v-battery-drain-lockout","label":"12V auxiliary battery drain and door lockout","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2022-11 → 2024-05","source_complaint_count":26,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11495096","quote_1_text":"On two occasions the car has locked us out. The auxiliary battery fails which does not allow the electric door locks to operate. It’s necessary to follow a manual procedure to unlock the driver door so the hood can be opened and the auxiliary battery can be charged and the car…","quote_2_odi":"11554781","quote_2_text":"My wife entered the car and pressed the start button and the car would not start. The car locked my wife inside with no manual method for opening the door. Fortunately, I was home at the time and was able to execute a manual release of the door using a key found inside the remote","quote_3_odi":"11511252","quote_3_text":"After the collision, I parked the vehicle and turned the ignition switch off, before getting out of the vehicle, the doors automatically get locked and the vehicle does not allowed to open the door even with the key card inside.  I had to open the car with the manual handle from…","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2022-unintended-acceleration","label":"Unintended acceleration with foot on brake","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2023-06 → 2026-03","source_complaint_count":26,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11643545","quote_1_text":"I was Braking while pulling into my Carport almost at the Rear curb, when Suddenly and without Any Warning, my 2022 NX 450h Accelerated Rapidly and sent Me up a short Hill and Crashed into a Large Tree While I still had my foot on the Brake","quote_2_odi":"11527971","quote_2_text":"A 3 cars collision involves this vehicle accelerating while my mom was holding on to the brake pedal.    She was pulling into our home driveway, when suddenly it accelerate and hit my sister Prius and my dad's Rav4","quote_3_odi":"11727578","quote_3_text":"My car moved forward from the parking spot and hit a building while I was trying to stop","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2022-driver-mirror-vibration","label":"Driver-side mirror excessive vibration","component_code":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2022-09 → 2022-12","source_complaint_count":26,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11486471","quote_1_text":"The driver's side mirror shakes excessively and consistently. It is a serious safety concern because at night there is blurry lights reflecting and makes seeing cars difficult. It is also a safety concern because during the day you cannot see the distance cars or objects are…","quote_2_odi":"11495710","quote_2_text":"Driver side mirror vibrates excessively and prevent intended use as a mirror.  The wobbling and vibrating mirror causes nausea when using and does not allow a suitable view","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2022-panoramic-roof-shattering","label":"Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-09 → 2025-11","source_complaint_count":26,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11699244","quote_1_text":"The sunroof exploded while I was driving on the highway, traveling at approximately 70 mph.  There was frost on the car & I had the defroster up high when initially getting into the car.  However, by the time I got on the highway, it was turned down to the 2nd level.  Prior to…","quote_2_odi":"11545044","quote_2_text":"Driving down the interstate we heard a big bang. It startled us. Had no idea what it was. Like someone was shooting at us.  We pulled over to the side of the interstate to see what was going on. We checked the tires and side glass then saw the rear section of the panoramic roof…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2022-wheel-separation","label":"Wheel and tire separation while driving","component_code":"WHEELS","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-09 → 2023-09","source_complaint_count":26,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11547533","quote_1_text":"On Aug 7, 2023, with 6300 miles, my tire and wheel flew off while I was exiting a 5 lane highway.  The tire continued rolling and went through the windshield of another vehicle. I was able to get the car off to the side of the exit ramp  while riding on the rotor","quote_2_odi":"11543722","quote_2_text":"My front driver tire flew off as I was exiting the expressway 8-7-22. The tire and wheel continued on to go through another vehicle’s windshield,  Crash # 23080049 was filed by NV Highway Patrol Trooper E Thallon # 347.The car had 6300 miles at the time of the accident.  It had…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2022-infotainment-connectivity","label":"Infotainment screen and phone connectivity failure","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2022-03 → 2024-04","source_complaint_count":26,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11581900","quote_1_text":"I allowed a software update to my vehicle about six weeks ago.  Now, about 10 minutes after starting the car, a screen comes up, completely covering all vehicle information.  The screen does not close except with repeated tapping of the X and the left bar.  Closing the screen…","quote_2_odi":"11527610","quote_2_text":"Problems with the infotainment system. 8 out of 10 times won’t connect to phone or CarPlay. Need to turn off screen & turn back on a couple times. Sometimes turn car off & on","quote_3_odi":"11458096","quote_3_text":"Bluetooth 50% of the time does not connect.   Phone will not connect to the car","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2022,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"NX","model_slug":"nx","cluster_id":"nx-2022-recall-23v478-no-remedy","label":"NHTSA recall 23V478 remedy parts unavailability","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2024-03 → 2024-05","source_complaint_count":26,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11577482","quote_1_text":"Safety recall was issue in July 2023. NHTSA Recall Number 23V478, Manufacturer Recall Number 23LB01.  As of today March 2024, there still no remedy for the recall.  I'm not able to use the car because of this safety recall.  Over 8 months with no remedy or timeline when it will…","quote_2_odi":"11586878","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2022 Lexus NX450H. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V478000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/lexus/nx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2021-airbag-recall-23v865000-parts-unavailable","label":"Recall 23V865000 airbag repair parts unavailability","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":37,"date_range":"2024-02-07 → 2025-12-19","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11704288","quote_1_text":"The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the SRS alert message was displayed. The passenger’s side seat belt warning light was illuminated for two minutes. The contact received notification…","quote_2_odi":"11665373","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.  The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available and would not be…","quote_3_odi":"11699934","quote_3_text":"The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX450H. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the parts had not been available since receiving the recall notification two…","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2021-brake-failure-low-speed","label":"Brake pedal non-response and parking brake rollaway","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, STRUCTURE:BODY, SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2022-07-28 → 2025-09-03","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11684842","quote_1_text":"I put my car in reverse to back up and pull around another car in order to go to the open pump in front.  When my car was in reverse motion,  I stepped on the brake pedal,  but the car did not stop.  I stepped on the brake pedal numerous times, but the brake did not function.…","quote_2_odi":"11476356","quote_2_text":"The shift select lever was placed in Park and the Driver visually confirmed it was in park. Driver sat in the car for 12 seconds before exiting the vehicle with the engine running and AC on. The driver exited and was standing outside of the vehicle with both feet on the ground…","quote_3_odi":"11633020","quote_3_text":"Brake actuator failed with exact symptom in [XXX] Repaired in dealer and the same symptom comes back within 2k miles.  It seems a design flaw that affected many lexus rx hybrid and toyota highlander hybrid cars, and likely due to air being trapped in the brake lines or brake…","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2021-seatbelt-retractor-failure","label":"Seat belt retractor and restraint failure in collision","component_code":"SEAT BELTS","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2022-08-11 → 2024-12-04","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11487212","quote_1_text":"Front seat belts of the vehicle failed to engage resulting in the driver being bounced up in the seat and then down resulting in a serious compression fracture of the vertebrae of the spine","quote_2_odi":"11628849","quote_2_text":"The rear passenger seatbelt on the right side of a 2021 Lexus RX 450h malfunctioned during a collision. It is still in the vehicle, which is available for inspection upon request.  How Safety Was Put at Risk: The seatbelt failed to restrain my son, who was seated in a booster…","quote_3_odi":"11592055","quote_3_text":"The contact stated that while attempting to remove the [XXX] child from the rear passenger seat the rear passenger seat belt had become entangled around the child's torso and was extremely difficult to remove causing severe distress to the child and the child experienced…","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2021-hvac-water-intrusion-mold","label":"HVAC condensate drain water intrusion and mold","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2021-08-03 → 2025-07-22","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11675285","quote_1_text":"My 2021 Lexus RX 350 (mileage approx. [19,000],  has developed a severe mold contamination issue caused by HVAC condensate drain failure. This issue is a known design defect covered by Lexus Technical Service Bulletin L-SB-0020-21, which identifies blockage or poor drainage in…","quote_2_odi":"11427620","quote_2_text":"The drain system failed to properly route water out of the car after heavy rain and an automatic car wash in two separate incidents. The water would leak through the sunroof along the edges and leak down into the passenger side compartment and land on the floor mats","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2021-liftgate-malfunction-window-shatter","label":"Power liftgate malfunction and rear window shattering","component_code":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2024-12-27 → 2024-12-27","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11632580","quote_1_text":"On the Saturday (12/21) before Christmas, my hatch door wouldn’t open with the key fob, push button in the vehicle or push button on the door. And the foot under the bumper opener has never worked for me. Anyways, because I couldn’t get my door to open, I ended up loading my…","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2021-tire-belt-delamination","label":"Bridgestone Ecopia tire belt separation at highway speed","component_code":"TIRES:TREAD/BELT","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2022-01-12 → 2025-12-08","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11703747","quote_1_text":"The tire (Bridgestone Ecopia 422 Plus 235/55R 20 102V M+S) failed within seconds while driving on the highway at 70 MPH. Luckily I did not lose control and was able to steer the car from the middle lane to the birm thanks to the semi driver on my right who allowed us to get off…","quote_2_odi":"11447138","quote_2_text":"The Bridgestone tires however are absolutely useless in even the slightest dusting of snow. They are prone to locking the Anti-Lock Brakes at single digit speeds and are resistant to making even slight turns or steering corrections","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"RX","model_slug":"rx","cluster_id":"rx-2021-front-wiper-motor-failure","label":"Front wiper motor failure and hood paint damage","component_code":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2025-08-23 → 2025-08-23","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11682598","quote_1_text":"Front wiper motor damaged two times in fourth years. First time on 2023 and was replaced by warranty at the Lexus Dealer and the second time was damaged on August 22, 2025. Now it is damaged but not covered by warranty at this time with 52,000 miles on the car. The wiper motor…","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/rx","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"ES","model_slug":"es","cluster_id":"es-2021-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable","label":"Airbag recall remedy parts unavailability (23V865000)","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":26,"date_range":"2024-02 → 2025-12","source_complaint_count":30,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11575480","quote_1_text":"I received a letter that my vehicle is subject to a recall for \"passenger airbag may not deploy\". I contacted my dealer and they said there is not a remedy at they do not know when the remedy will be available. Possibly not until 3rd quarter of 2024. I asked what if the airbag","quote_2_odi":"11667413","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…","quote_3_odi":"11633336","quote_3_text":"front seat passenger air bag recall and it has been over a year and they are still waiting for the parts. The recall says that the air bag may not deploy when it is supposed to and could cause injury to the occupant","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/es","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"ES","model_slug":"es","cluster_id":"es-2021-power-window-antipinch","label":"Driver-side power window unexpected closure and anti-pinch","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2026-07 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":30,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11753522","quote_1_text":"On or July 28, 2026, I experienced a safety incident involving the driver’s side power window on my 2021 Lexus ES. The vehicle was running, and I reached through the driver’s side window to retrieve an item being handed to me. Without me pressing or activating the window switch…","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/es","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"ES","model_slug":"es","cluster_id":"es-2021-adaptive-cruise-control-failure","label":"Adaptive cruise control failure to decelerate","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2023-01 → 2023-01","source_complaint_count":30,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11503312","quote_1_text":"On Nov 9, 2022 I first noticed the problem. When I drove back to home Vancouver, WA from California I used cruise control all the way. I was driving at 70 and ahead of me was traffic. The car in front of me slowed down and the cruise control was on which was supposed to detect…","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/es","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"ES","model_slug":"es","cluster_id":"es-2021-steering-brake-malfunction","label":"Steering and brake malfunction with system warning messages","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-08 → 2024-04","source_complaint_count":30,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11585513","quote_1_text":"While the contact's wife was driving at unknown speeds, the messages stating \"vehicle notification system, a malfunction in the vehicle notification system has been detected, contact dealer\", and \"notification system malfunction visit your dealer\" were displayed. The contact…","quote_2_odi":"11537243","quote_2_text":"Power steering malfunction with red steering wheel sign Car doesnot turn either side Power steering low Visit your dealer","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/es","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"},{"year":2021,"make":"Lexus","make_slug":"lexus","model":"ES","model_slug":"es","cluster_id":"es-2021-seatbelt-retraction","label":"Driver-side seat belt retraction failure","component_code":"SEAT BELTS","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2024-09 → 2024-09","source_complaint_count":30,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11616651","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2021 Lexus ES 300H. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and attempting to stop, the front driver’s side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/lexus/es","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lexus"}]}