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2023 Lexus RZ Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,700miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
107 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 115 city / 98 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Lexus RZ (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2023 Lexus RZ. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 94 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 51 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 2026-09

Other or unknown: “I was driving at 45 mph during a sunny day with normal traffic flow. The right rear tire had suddenly exploded. It almost caused a major accident. Upon inspection, the tire was totally blew out. Only the rim was left. The tire expert at Northside Lexus dealer in Houston said he had seen hundreds of blow out tires on Lexus like that. He didn't want to alert NHTSA. The tires were made by Dunlop in 2023. My car had only 20,000 miles on it. Please consider to recall this kind of Dunlop Sport Maxx tires before another accident or fatality happens. Thanks.”

NHTSA complaint #11696241, filed 2025-10

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RZ 450. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), the vehicle failed to shift out of park after multiple attempts. The vehicle eventually shifted into drive(D) and as the contact began to drive the vehicle, the vehicle began to hesitate as the brake warning light appeared on the instrument panel. Once the contact reached her destination and parked the vehicle, she attempted to straighten out her vehicle as the tail end was sticking out in the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11629706, filed 2024-12, 5,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,400 and 10,000 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Lexus RZ. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
RZ 450E · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 5544 · 10.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Lexus RZ version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RZ 450e AWD (18 inch Wheels)Electricsingle-speed11598107 MPGe$700
RZ 450e AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electricsingle-speed1028795 MPGe$800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Lexus RZ → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 94 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 94 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus RZ

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202661,25015110 MPGe—Too new
2024535,62025107 MPGe—Too new
2023117,70025107 MPGe—Too new

All Lexus RZ model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Lexus RZ have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2023 Lexus RZ as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Lexus RZ is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2023 Lexus RZ been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Lexus RZ do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Lexus RZ 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

How efficient is the 2023 Lexus RZ according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2023 Lexus RZ (RZ 450e AWD (18 inch Wheels), Electric) at 107 MPGe combined, 115 city and 98 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Lexus RZ reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,700 miles and the middle half falls between 5,400 and 10,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.