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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2026 Lexus RZ Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2026 Lexus RZ, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026233%

Other parts of the 2026 Lexus RZ

Electrical system
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 Lexus RZ

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology