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2024 Lexus Tx Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2024 Lexus Tx carries 4 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering curtain and instrument cluster/panel. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Curtain airbag recall remedy unavailability.” Lexus follows Toyota's service rhythm: oil and filter every 10,000 miles or 12 months with 0W-20 synthetic, plus an interim 5,000-mile visit for tire rotation and inspection. Hybrid models (UX 250h, NX 350h, RX 350h/450h+) add long-interval hybrid-specific items — inverter coolant and hybrid-battery cooling-duct checks — while shedding brake wear thanks to regeneration. Modern Lexus engines are chain-driven; there is no timing-belt service on these models.

4 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Campaign #24V461000 · Jun 20, 2024

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles. The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus' numbers are 24LB05/24LA05.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Campaign #25V595000 · Nov 9, 2025

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Campaign #25V744000 · Oct 30, 2025

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign #26V162000 · Mar 18, 2026

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2024 Lexus Tx.

Reported to NHTSA

Curtain airbag recall remedy unavailability

AIR BAGS

16 NHTSA complaints · 2024-06-21 → 2024-10-27

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11619343
“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"”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11611941

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Airbag non-deployment in crash events

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS

2 NHTSA complaints · 2024-12-06 → 2025-11-03

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11697253
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11629239

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AC condenser damage from road debris

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE

3 NHTSA complaints · 2025-09-26 → 2026-02-26

“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…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11720650
“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…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11689942

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Hybrid powertrain hesitation from stop

POWER TRAIN

3 NHTSA complaints · 2024-11-26 → 2026-04-10

“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…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11627417
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11730468

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Sunroof spontaneous glass shattering

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 NHTSA complaints · 2025-05-12 → 2025-09-22

“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…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11689028
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11660305

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Electronic door lock power loss trapping occupants

UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 NHTSA complaint · 2024-08-16 → 2024-08-16

“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…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11608871

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Seat plastic casing and third-row seat structural detachment

SEATS

3 NHTSA complaints · 2024-12-20 → 2025-11-06

“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…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11697938
“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…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11631741

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 14, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 14, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Oil & Filter Change

Every 10,000 mi

Replace every 10,000 miles or 12 months with 0W-20 full synthetic. Severe service (repeated short trips, extensive idling, dirt roads): 5,000 miles per the Lexus guide.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation (5,000-Mile Visit)

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate every 5,000 miles — the interim Lexus service visit. Heavy hybrid SUVs are hard on front tires despite gentle brake wear.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 5,000 mi

Inspect at each 5,000-mile visit. Hybrids: pads can last 60,000+ miles from regen braking, but rotors corrode from disuse — inspection catches surface rust before it pits.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace roughly every 3 years / 30,000 miles. Hybrid brake actuators are expensive — clean fluid is cheap protection.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace every 30,000 miles; inspect at 15,000 in dusty conditions.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 120,000 mi

Iridium plugs at 120,000 miles per the Toyota/Lexus schedule — among the longest plug intervals in the industry.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Transmission / Hybrid Transaxle Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

Labeled lifetime fill (Toyota WS), but Lexus specialists commonly recommend a drain-and-fill around 60,000 miles — including the hybrid transaxle, whose fluid cools the motor-generators. Toyota WS fluid only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace every 15,000 miles. Behind the glovebox on UX, NX, RX, and IS — one of the easiest DIY jobs on the car.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Engine + Inverter Coolant

Every 100,000 mi

Toyota Super Long Life coolant: first change at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000. Hybrids have a second, separate inverter coolant loop on the same schedule — make sure a shop services both.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

12V Battery

Every 25,000 mi

Test annually after year 3. Hybrid 12V batteries are small AGM units that die quietly — the car won't 'ready' even with a healthy hybrid battery. Hybrid-battery cooling ducts (under/behind rear seats) should be checked for dust at service.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2024 Lexus Tx reflects Lexus's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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