The 2026 Lexus RX offers average reliability, but its significant number of recalls, particularly concerning the rearview camera, warrants careful inspection.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2025 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2024 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2023 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2022 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2021 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2020 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2019 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2018 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2017 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2016 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2015 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2014 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2013 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2012 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2011 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | 18-25 mpg combined |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | 2GR-FE | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 275 hp | 257 lb-ft | V6 |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Trim: 350L Premium | 350L Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | Trim: 350 | 350 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | Trim: 350 | 350 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | Trim: 350 | 350 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | Trim: 350 | 350 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $39,075, MSRP range: $39,075 - $40,475, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2011 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 7/4/2026 | Trim: 350 | 350 | USD | $39,075 | $39,075 - $40,475 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2011 model year. | llm_estimate | 7/4/2026 |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Brakes | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5-7 | 4 | 453 | 16 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.8 | Standard | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.8 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.8 | Standard | 2 | — | — | 4 | 109.8 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2 | Standard | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2 | Standard | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 695 | 24.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Brakes: Calipers / Ventilated Front Discs | Solid Rear Discs | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | Calipers / Ventilated Front Discs | Solid Rear Discs | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1133 | 40 | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 1133 | 40 | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 1133 | 40 | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | optional |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | optional |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Model year reports
The 2026 Lexus RX offers average reliability, but its significant number of recalls, particularly concerning the rearview camera, warrants careful inspection.
The 2025 Lexus RX presents an average reliability profile, with a significant number of recalls focused on critical electronic systems like the rearview camera and instrument cluster.
The 2024 Lexus RX presents an average reliability outlook, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
The 2023 Lexus RX presents an average reliability profile, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the driver's airbag system due to a critical recall.
The 2022 Lexus RX presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
The 2021 Lexus RX presents a "Good" reliability verdict, though buyers should prioritize confirming the completion of a critical safety recall concerning the front passenger airbag system.
The 2020 Lexus RX presents a generally good reliability profile, but buyers must confirm the critical front passenger airbag recall has been addressed.
The 2019 Lexus RX offers good reliability, but a critical fuel pump recall requires verification of remedy.
The 2018 Lexus RX presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
The 2017 Lexus RX presents a strong case for used luxury SUV buyers, boasting an 'Excellent' reliability verdict with zero recalls and zero complaints.
The 2016 Lexus RX offers average reliability, with engine oil leaks from the timing chain cover being a primary concern that necessitates a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The 2015 Lexus RX offers a generally good ownership experience, but potential buyers must be aware of documented engine failures, including stalling and internal damage, which represent the primary mechanical concern.
The 2014 Lexus RX earns an 'Excellent' reliability verdict with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating exceptional build quality and owner satisfaction.
The 2013 Lexus RX stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
The 2012 Lexus RX offers excellent reliability with a clean record, but buyers should prioritize a thorough inspection of the cooling system, as it represents the primary ownership concern.
The 2011 Lexus RX presents an average reliability profile.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 16 published RX reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lexus RX offers average reliability, but its significant number of recalls, particularly concerning the rearview camera, warrants careful inspection.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Lexus RX. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lexus rx offers average reliability, but its significant number of recalls, particularly concerning the rearview camera, warrants careful inspection. and the 2026 lexus rx can represent reasonable value if purchased at a price reflecting its average reliability and the documented recall history. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published RX guides, recurring problem areas include Rearview Camera System, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Battery. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Rearview Camera System, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Battery.