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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Lexus-wide stats: Lexus reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Lexus F-150 might be solid while the LexusFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Lexus Models (33)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Lexus Is 250
(2006–2016) high severity938 complaintsCrash rate: 8.4%Severity: 6858
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Lexus Es 330
(2004–2004) high severity188 complaintsCrash rate: 20.2%Severity: 5870
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Lexus Ct
(2011–2016) high severity191 complaintsCrash rate: 11.5%Severity: 1509
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Lexus Gs
(1995–2019) high severity204 complaintsCrash rate: 13.2%Severity: 444
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Lexus Gx 470
(2004–2004) high severity43 complaintsCrash rate: 14.0%Severity: 394
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Lexus Hs
(2010–2010) high severity78 complaintsCrash rate: 7.7%Severity: 316
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Lexus Rc F
(2015–2017) high severity14 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 241
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Lexus Es
(1996–2025) high severity831 complaintsCrash rate: 18.2%Severity: 138
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Lexus Ls 460
(2007–2011)46 complaintsCrash rate: 4.3%Severity: 107
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Lexus Is
(1999–2025)774 complaintsCrash rate: 8.3%Severity: 105
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Lexus Rx
(1999–2025) high severity1,186 complaintsCrash rate: 11.7%Severity: 103
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Lexus Ls 430
(2004–2004) high severity20 complaintsCrash rate: 15.0%Severity: 101
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Lexus Lx 470
(2004–2004)13 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 98
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Lexus Gx
(2003–2025)209 complaintsCrash rate: 8.1%Severity: 96
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Lexus Lx
(1999–2026)73 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 94
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Lexus Ls
(1994–2025)284 complaintsCrash rate: 7.0%Severity: 87
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Lexus Gs 350
(2006–2018) high severity208 complaintsCrash rate: 21.2%Severity: 86
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Lexus Lc
(2018–2024)6 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 79
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Lexus Es 300h
(2014–2014)8 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 61
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Lexus Is 300
(2001–2022) high severity156 complaintsCrash rate: 20.5%Severity: 52
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Lexus Nx
(2015–2026) high severity306 complaintsCrash rate: 20.6%Severity: 50
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Lexus Tx
(2024–2026)75 complaintsCrash rate: 6.7%Severity: 46
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Lexus Is 350
(2006–2020)279 complaintsCrash rate: 8.6%Severity: 37
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Lexus Rz
(2023–2025) high severity29 complaintsCrash rate: 20.7%Severity: 34
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Lexus Sc 430
(2004–2004) high severity7 complaintsCrash rate: 14.3%Severity: 29
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Lexus Sc
(2002–2008) high severity20 complaintsCrash rate: 15.0%Severity: 23
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Lexus Lc500
(2018–2021)9 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 16
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Lexus Rc 350
(2015–2020) high severity21 complaintsCrash rate: 14.3%Severity: 14
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Lexus Rc
(2015–2025) high severity11 complaintsCrash rate: 18.2%Severity: 6
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Lexus Rx 350
(2013–2013) high severity48 complaintsCrash rate: 25.0%Severity: 5
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Lexus Ux
(2020–2022) high severity10 complaintsCrash rate: 60.0%Severity: 5
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Lexus Es 350
(2007–2014)100 complaintsCrash rate: 1.0%Severity: 3
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Lexus Lx 570
(2008–2008) high severity3 complaintsCrash rate: 33.3%Severity: 1
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Most Common Lexus Problems
Components most reported across all Lexus models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2,215 | 15.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1,235 | 45.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1,115 | 6.3% |
| ENGINE | 808 | 5.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 808 | 7.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 786 | 22.3% |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 713 | 2.7% |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 545 | 14.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 537 | 9.1% |
| STEERING | 476 | 10.1% |
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