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2026 Lexus RZ Problems

Compared with other Lexus RZ years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,250miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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
110 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 120 city / 100 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Lexus RZ (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2026 Lexus RZ. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,250 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 2026-08

Latches, locks and linkages: “The contact owns a 2026 Lexus RZ-450E. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the driver’s side door failed to respond. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to dealer, and the contact was informed that the data communication module had drained the battery and needed to be replaced. The dealer updated the software and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred approximately twelve times with the driver’s side door. …”

NHTSA complaint #11757473, filed 2026-08, 1,000 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 1,000 and 1,500 miles.

100%0–100%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: 1,250 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 2026 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
RZ 350E · SUV FWDnot rated5 / 554—
RZ 550E · SUV AWDnot rated5 / 554—

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2025: 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 2026 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 350e FWD (18 inch wheels)Electricsingle-speed136115126 MPGe$600
RZ 350e FWD (20 inch wheels)Electricsingle-speed129110120 MPGe$650
RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels)Electricsingle-speed120100110 MPGe$700
RZ 450e AWD (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20)Electricsingle-speed11799108 MPGe$700
RZ 450e AWD (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20,255/45R20)Electricsingle-speed1028795 MPGe$800
RZ 550e AWDElectricsingle-speed1028895 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 2026 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. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 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 2026 Lexus RZ have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2026 Lexus RZ as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Lexus RZ is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages with 2.

Has the 2026 Lexus RZ been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2026 Lexus RZ do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 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 2026 Lexus RZ according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2026 Lexus RZ (RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels), Electric) at 110 MPGe combined, 120 city and 100 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 2026 Lexus RZ reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,250 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 1,500 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.