Lexus RX 350 recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 5 recall campaigns and 283 consumer complaints for the Lexus RX 350 (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the RX 350 costs to own.

Every Lexus RX 350 recall campaign, by year

All 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the RX 350 (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2023 — 1 campaign

Steering23V480000 · July 12, 2023 · about 152,927 vehicles
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

2021 — 1 campaign

Fuel System21V043000 · February 3, 2021 · about 1,081 vehicles
Risk: During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge.

2020 — 2 campaigns

Fuel System20V682000 · November 4, 2020 · about 1,525,742 vehicles
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge.
Fuel System20V012000 · January 13, 2020 · about 1,830,752 vehicles
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

2018 — 1 campaign

Service Brakes18V211000 · April 3, 2018 · about 6,046 vehicles
Risk: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge.

Where the RX 350’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (5 campaigns total): Fuel System (3), Steering (1), Service Brakes (1).

Complaints by reported area (283 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Air Bags (77), Electrical System (46), Engine (30), Service Brakes (19), Structure (18), Forward Collision Avoidance (16).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the RX 350 (MY 2017–2026) include 31 crash reports, 2 fire reports, 30 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the RX 350 costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used RX 350 harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Lexus RX 350 (gas) cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Lexus RX 350 have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Lexus RX 350 (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious RX 350 recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 20V012000 (January 13, 2020, Fuel System), affecting about 1,830,752 vehicles: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my RX 350 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the RX 350 cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the RX 350 cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the RX 350 nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.