Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Lexus RX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Lexus RX has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V162000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V744000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V059000 Damaged Second-Row Seat Belt/FMVSS 209 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V482000 Head Rests May Be Inadvertently Removed/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
Of the 60 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 60 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Lexus RX presents a mixed reliability picture, with a notable number of complaints regarding the electrical system. Although most issues are not severe or frequent, some common failures could lead to costly repairs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| engine | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 7,500 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 40,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Unresponsive brakes
- Rough engine idle
- Unexpected loss of power
- Unusual noises during steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Lexus RX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.