The most-reported RZ run is JTJBCACB0TA (2026 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for RZ model years 2023–2026.
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 RZ has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every RZ complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTJBCACB0TA•••••• | 2026 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 27 RZ VINs so far, most often 2023, 2026, 2024 builds.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything Lexus RZ owners report: Electrical System, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Lexus RZ; the 3 below cover build years 2023 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V744000 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2023–2025 |
| 25V577000 | Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System | 2023–2025 |
| 26V393000 | Electrical System:propulsion System | 2026 |
25V744000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2023: 2 years on the road before the recall.
The RZ against its rivals
The RZ draws 1 complaints per production run; the Tesla Model Y 5.5, the Kia Telluride 4.9 and the Mazda CX-50 1.5. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RZ | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Tesla Model Y | 677 | 124 | 20.2% | |
| Kia Telluride | 2,001 | 405 | 1.9% | |
| Mazda CX-50 | 156 | 105 | 10.3% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Lexus RZ | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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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 RZ share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Lexus RZ VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 RZ runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which RZ production run has the most complaints?
JTJBCACB0TA, a 2026 build, with 1 complaints. The typical RZ run has 1.
Does the RZ get more complaints than the Tesla Model Y?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the RZ against 5.5 for the Tesla Model Y.
How many RZ complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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