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Lexus RX VIN Check

NHTSA holds 62 owner complaints on the Lexus RX from 39 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 62 complaints · 39 runs · 1999–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported RX run is JT6HF10U0X0 (1999 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Power train problems make up 73% of reports; 1999 is the worst model year at 2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns for RX model years 1999–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Lexus RX has 39 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 26% of every RX complaint on file.

FIG.01·Lexus RX — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JT6HF10U0X0••••••19994——
JT6HF10U7X0••••••19993——
JT6HF10U2X0••••••19993——
JT6HF10U5X0••••••19993——
JT6HF10U0Y0••••••20003——
JT6HF10U3Y0••••••20003——
JTJHF10U410••••••20013——
JT6HF10U3X0••••••19992——
JT6GF10U5X0••••••199921—
JT6HF10U9X0••••••19992——
JT6GF10U9Y0••••••20002——
JT6HF10U8Y0••••••20002——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 27 RX runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 641 RX VINs so far, most often 2026, 2024, 2015 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Lexus RX the gap between build years is 1.5×: a 1999 car draws 2 complaints per run, a 2001 one 1.3.

FIG.02·Lexus RX — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20011.314111
20001.521141
1999226131
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 1999 at 2 complaints per run; lightest is 2001 at 1.3.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 73% of everything Lexus RX owners report: Power Train, 49 of 62 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Lexus RX — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train49——
Engine And Engine Cooling3——
Air Bags33—
Unknown Or Other3——
Tires3——
Seat Belts2——
Equipment2——
Vehicle Speed Control21—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 31 recall campaigns on the Lexus RX; the 6 below cover build years 2004 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Lexus RX — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
25V744000Back Over Prevention:display Function2023–2026
26V162000Back Over Prevention:software2023–2026
20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump2017–2020
11V112000Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal2004–2007
20V012000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump2017–2019
13V396000Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter2006–2008
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

25V744000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2023: 2 years on the road before the recall.

The RX against its rivals

The RX draws 1.6 complaints per production run; the Toyota Venza 2.8 and the Mazda CX-9 2. That is the lowest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Lexus RX VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Lexus RX62391.64.8%
Toyota Venza6732402.814.1%
Mazda CX-91,33166324.1%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 62 reports on the Lexus RX, 4.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Lexus RX — complaint severity
OutcomeLexus RXAll vehicles
Complaints filed621,115,966
Involved a crash3 (4.8%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Lexus RX share of that is 62 complaints over 39 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Lexus RX
Recalls79 campaignsFuel economy36 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems83 complaintsCargo space32 cu ftUsed prices5,515 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1999–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Lexus RX VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 62 NHTSA complaints from 39 RX runs and 31 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which RX production run has the most complaints?

JT6HF10U0X0, a 1999 build, with 4 complaints. The typical RX run has 1.6.

Which RX years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 1999 is heaviest at 2 complaints per run and 2001 lightest at 1.3.

Does the RX get more complaints than the Toyota Venza?

No: 1.6 complaints per production run for the RX against 2.8 for the Toyota Venza.

How many RX complaints involve a crash?

4.8% of 62 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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