2025 model year · 0+ owner reports · Updated April 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 0+ owner reports, the 2025 Lexus RX has 4 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues, repair costs range from $0 to $1,800. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2023-2025 Lexus RX, multiple 2023-2025 RX owners have reported dead 12V batteries, repeated jump-starts, and intermittent no-start conditions after the vehicle sits overnight or for a few days. The issue has been tied in owner reports and Toyota/Lexus service communications to excessive parasitic draw, often involving the Data Communication Module (DCM)/telematics system or related control modules not entering sleep mode properly. Owners commonly describe the problem appearing on relatively new vehicles with otherwise healthy batteries.
Diagnosis should start with a battery state-of-health test and a parasitic draw test after all modules are expected to sleep. Dealers typically check for applicable software updates or service bulletins addressing DCM/module sleep behavior, then recharge or replace the battery if it has been damaged by repeated deep discharge. If draw remains high, isolate the offending circuit and verify telematics, gateway, and body ECU software calibration levels.
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On the 2023-2025 Lexus RX, the new-generation RX uses Lexus Interface, and owners have widely reported frozen center displays, laggy touch response, black screens, audio loss, and unstable wireless smartphone integration. Complaints and forum threads describe random head-unit reboots, failure to reconnect to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and navigation/audio functions becoming unavailable until the vehicle is restarted. The pattern suggests a mix of software bugs, phone compatibility issues, and occasional hardware faults.
First verify the head unit has the latest Lexus Interface software and update the connected phone OS. Delete and re-pair the phone, test both wireless and wired connections, and check for TSBs or dealer software campaigns addressing multimedia instability. If the unit continues freezing or rebooting, dealers may replace the display/audio ECU or related USB hub after documenting the failure.
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On the 2023-2025 Lexus RX, owners of the current-generation RX have reported recurring messages such as 'Pre-Collision System Malfunction,' 'Front Camera Unavailable,' or temporary loss of adaptive cruise and lane functions. These complaints appear in NHTSA filings and owner forums, often after windshield replacement, minor impacts, heavy rain, or sometimes with no obvious trigger. The issue is commonly related to camera/radar obstruction, calibration drift, connector faults, or software sensitivity in the Lexus Safety System+ suite.
Inspect the windshield camera area and front radar emblem area for dirt, condensation, damage, or non-OEM replacement parts. Perform a scan for ADAS-related DTCs, then complete static/dynamic calibration of the forward recognition camera and millimeter-wave radar if alignment is out of spec. If warnings persist, dealers may apply software updates or replace a faulty sensor/module after confirming power, ground, and network integrity.
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On the 2023-2025 Lexus RX, some current-generation RX owners report an unexpectedly harsh ABS event at low speeds over bumps, manhole covers, or rough pavement, accompanied by grinding or pedal kickback and a sensation of reduced braking for a moment. This complaint pattern has appeared on Toyota/Lexus TNGA-K vehicles and is documented in owner discussions and complaints, where drivers describe the vehicle seeming to surge forward briefly while the ABS modulates. While often intermittent, it can be alarming in urban stop-and-go driving.
Road-test the vehicle on the same surface conditions to reproduce the concern and scan the brake/ABS system for stored codes. Dealers should check for calibration updates to the skid control ECU/ABS software and inspect wheel-speed sensor tone rings, tire size uniformity, and suspension components that could trigger false wheel-slip detection. If no hardware fault is found, software reprogramming is the most common corrective path.
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SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:WEBBING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
STEERING:COLUMN
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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According to Au7o's analysis of 0+ owner reports, the 2025-2025 Lexus RX has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 12V Battery Discharge and No-Start from Telematics/DCM Staying Awake, Front Camera / Millimeter-Wave Radar Misalignment Causing PCS and Driver-Assist Warnings, Brake Pedal Vibration/Grinding and Extended Stopping Feel from ABS Actuator Software Logic. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2025-2025 Lexus RX has 4 known issues documented across 0+ owner reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Lexus RX issues range from $0 to $1,800, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Multiple 2023-2025 RX owners have reported dead 12V batteries, repeated jump-starts, and intermittent no-start conditions after the vehicle sits overnight or for a few days. The issue has been tied in owner reports and Toyota/Lexus service communications to excessive parasitic dr… Repairs typically run $200-$1,200. Severity: medium.
Owners of the current-generation RX have reported recurring messages such as 'Pre-Collision System Malfunction,' 'Front Camera Unavailable,' or temporary loss of adaptive cruise and lane functions. These complaints appear in NHTSA filings and owner forums, often after windshield… Repairs typically run $250-$1,800. Severity: medium.
Some current-generation RX owners report an unexpectedly harsh ABS event at low speeds over bumps, manhole covers, or rough pavement, accompanied by grinding or pedal kickback and a sensation of reduced braking for a moment. This complaint pattern has appeared on Toyota/Lexus TNG… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: medium.
The new-generation RX uses Lexus Interface, and owners have widely reported frozen center displays, laggy touch response, black screens, audio loss, and unstable wireless smartphone integration. Complaints and forum threads describe random head-unit reboots, failure to reconnect… Repairs typically run $0-$1,500. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
