Lexus RZ Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Lexus RZ (2023–2026) that have at least 5 complaints. 2023 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (13 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All RZ model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1,250 | 1 | 26 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 5 | 35,620 | 2 | 88 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 11 | 7,700 | 2 | 94 | — | Too new |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system13 54%
- Other or unknown3 13%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 8.3%
- Latches, locks and linkages2 8.3%
- Wheels1 4.2%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 4.2%
- Vehicle speed control1 4.2%
- Suspension1 4.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2023: “On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, my car experienced a sudden, catastrophic failure of braking system while in motion, at my home. I brought the vehicle into Lexus of Concord on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, . The power assist failed completely with zero advance warning, dropping the vehicle instantly into manual, unassisted braking and lighting up the dashboard with multiple system failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #11765428, filed 2026-092024: “This evening upon driving home my 2.5 year old son began crying. When I investigated, he was crying because his car seat had turned over on its side. When we arrived home I tested the rear seat belts and none remain locked; therefore his seat was not secured. Please advise how this can be fixed as soon as possible as it is not safe for us to use the vehicle until this is addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #11628087, filed 2024-112026: “Incident one: I was locked out of my car and needed to call Lexus roadside assistance for help. The technician struggled with the mechanical override to open the car, but was able to force it eventually. He explained the 12V battery was dead. There was nothing left on that would have drained the battery. Incident two: The following week, I was able to enter the vehicle and turn it partially on but was not able to drive the car and after I turned off the power, I was trapped in the vehicle. Lexus roadside assistance came again and jump-started the 12V battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11756071, filed 2026-08Other Lexus models
1,448 complaintsLexus RX
962 complaintsLexus RX350
833 complaintsLexus RX300
719 complaintsLexus IS 250
718 complaintsLexus ES300
677 complaintsLexus ES
658 complaintsLexus IS
579 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology