2020 Lexus Rx Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Lexus Rx. Part of Generation 4 (AL20) — 2016–2022.

20192021
Complaints
52
Crashes
13
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2020 Lexus Rx Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#121 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:23,000 mi
Crash-related:3
#27 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

#34 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:17,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Lexus Rx.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS21323,000 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4217,000 mi
ENGINE32
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING32
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS32
TIRES3
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11
POWER TRAIN1
SERVICE BRAKES1
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11

Recalls for 2020 Lexus Rx

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,999,802 vehicles.

23V865000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
~999,901 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

23V865000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
~999,901 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Other Lexus Rx Years

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