https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Lexus RZ. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:35:48 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2173959 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Beginning in September 2025, I experienced respiratory symptoms, including coughing, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath, that appeared to be triggered when entering or operating my vehicle. The symptoms consistently improved when I was not using the vehicle and returned upon re-exposure. The specific component responsible is UNKNOWN. I suspect a possible cabin air quality, HVAC, or materia https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2167165 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving slowly in a parking lot and without striking any object, my 2023 Lexus RZ 450e experienced a catastrophic front right suspension failure. The suspension failure caused separation of the CV axle, detachment of the front right wheel assembly, and an immediate loss of steering control. The vehicle became inoperable and required towing. Fortunately, this occurred at low speed and no inju https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2167166 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving slowly in a parking lot and without striking any object, my 2023 Lexus RZ 450e experienced a catastrophic front right suspension failure. The suspension failure caused separation of the CV axle, detachment of the front right wheel assembly, and an immediate loss of steering control. The vehicle became inoperable and required towing. Fortunately, this occurred at low speed and no inju https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2160744 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2024 Lexus RZ300e related to battery range performance and charging requirements in cold weather. In real-world winter conditions in Massachusetts, the vehicle experiences severe range loss, requiring excessive and repeated public charging to remain operable. On a representative day, I was required to use multiple public charging networks (ChargePoint, https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2160745 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2024 Lexus RZ300e related to battery range performance and charging requirements in cold weather. In real-world winter conditions in Massachusetts, the vehicle experiences severe range loss, requiring excessive and repeated public charging to remain operable. On a representative day, I was required to use multiple public charging networks (ChargePoint, https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2160746 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2024 Lexus RZ300e related to battery range performance and charging requirements in cold weather. In real-world winter conditions in Massachusetts, the vehicle experiences severe range loss, requiring excessive and repeated public charging to remain operable. On a representative day, I was required to use multiple public charging networks (ChargePoint, https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2146769 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle Completely Locks itself. Not able to open doors. Even Not able to open with keyless remote fob. Not able to take Charging cable connection out of vehicle. It has happened twice. Lexus was made aware of this issue. I have been stranded twice. It is a safety issue and requesting NHTSA to recall. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#recall-25V744000-lexus-lexus-rz-2025 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#recall-25V744000-lexus-lexus-rz-2024 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#recall-25V744000-lexus-lexus-rz-2023 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2143992 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving at 45 mph during a sunny day with normal traffic flow. The right rear tire had suddenly exploded. It almost caused a major accident. Upon inspection, the tire was totally blew out. Only the rim was left. The tire expert at Northside Lexus dealer in Houston said he had seen hundreds of blow out tires on Lexus like that. He didn't want to alert NHTSA. The tires were made by Dunlop in https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2143993 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving at 45 mph during a sunny day with normal traffic flow. The right rear tire had suddenly exploded. It almost caused a major accident. Upon inspection, the tire was totally blew out. Only the rim was left. The tire expert at Northside Lexus dealer in Houston said he had seen hundreds of blow out tires on Lexus like that. He didn't want to alert NHTSA. The tires were made by Dunlop in https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#recall-25V577000-lexus-lexus-rz-2025 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#recall-25V577000-lexus-lexus-rz-2024 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#recall-25V577000-lexus-lexus-rz-2023 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2118527 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT While operating my 2025 Lexus RZ 300e at normal road speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous propulsion loss when the traction battery reached 0% state of charge. The only advance notice was a single soft audible alert. There were no escalating warnings (visual or audible) and no meaningful low-battery reserve to allow the driver to safely exit traffic or reach a charging location. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2118528 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT While operating my 2025 Lexus RZ 300e at normal road speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous propulsion loss when the traction battery reached 0% state of charge. The only advance notice was a single soft audible alert. There were no escalating warnings (visual or audible) and no meaningful low-battery reserve to allow the driver to safely exit traffic or reach a charging location. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2118529 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT While operating my 2025 Lexus RZ 300e at normal road speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous propulsion loss when the traction battery reached 0% state of charge. The only advance notice was a single soft audible alert. There were no escalating warnings (visual or audible) and no meaningful low-battery reserve to allow the driver to safely exit traffic or reach a charging location. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2093291 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had my 2023 RZ450e for two years and at 53,000 miles, the driver side daytime running light went out. Another owner on a Facebook Lexus RZ450e group reported the same identical thing happening to them in October 2024. With the headlight assembly being LED, these should not fail early on in ownership and should last quite a while. My vehicle has been inspected by Lexus dealership at the serv https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2091466 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2023 Lexus RZ450e experienced a sudden failure of the 12-volt battery, which completely disabled the vehicle and prevented it from starting. The battery failed while the car was plugged into a Level 2 home charger, but not in ‘Ready’ mode. There were no warning signs or alerts, and I had to call roadside assistance to jump-start the car. After the incident, I brought the vehicle to the deale https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2089638 Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The charger fails to charge. Nothing happens when it is plugged into the vehicle. The dealer has confirmed the vehicle can be fully charged using the dealer’s level 2 charger. I am able to fully charge the vehicle using the level 1 charger supplied with the vehicle. Enel X Way has discontinued support. Even though I still have one year warranty left on the charger the support page indicates s https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2062541 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Lexus RZ 300E. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and charging, the heater was activated and failed to function and provide heat as needed. The contact stated that the charging system intermittently failed to charge as needed. The contact stated that there was an hour-and-a-half delay for a full charge. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagn https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2046712 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RZ 450. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), the vehicle failed to shift out of park after multiple attempts. The vehicle eventually shifted into drive(D) and as the contact began to drive the vehicle, the vehicle began to hesitate as the brake warning light appeared on the instrument panel. Once the contact reached her destination and parked the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2046713 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RZ 450. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), the vehicle failed to shift out of park after multiple attempts. The vehicle eventually shifted into drive(D) and as the contact began to drive the vehicle, the vehicle began to hesitate as the brake warning light appeared on the instrument panel. Once the contact reached her destination and parked the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2046714 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RZ 450. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), the vehicle failed to shift out of park after multiple attempts. The vehicle eventually shifted into drive(D) and as the contact began to drive the vehicle, the vehicle began to hesitate as the brake warning light appeared on the instrument panel. Once the contact reached her destination and parked the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2044336 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT This evening upon driving home my 2.5 year old son began crying. When I investigated, he was crying because his car seat had turned over on its side. When we arrived home I tested the rear seat belts and none remain locked; therefore his seat was not secured. Please advise how this can be fixed as soon as possible as it is not safe for us to use the vehicle until this is addressed. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2034783 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT We are the owners of a 2023 Lexus RZ450e Luxury, a fully electric vehicle. My wife and I rely on the Lexus app (on our Android devices) to monitor essential details such as remaining miles, charging percentage, and the overall status of the vehicle. These features are vital to ensure we have sufficient charge before driving. However, as of Monday, October 14th, the app has stopped displaying this https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-2002891 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Lexus RZ 450E. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormally loud popping sound and stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was being diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-1949869 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT When the passenger side radiant heat is on, it makes a toxic smell that smells like plastic or glue melting. It has happened in our RZ and also in a loaner RZ (VIN [XXX] ). Lexus has done nothing that we are aware of to ensure that this smell is not affecting passenger side airbags or the integrity of the cars. They’re also hiding in their notes that they have experienced the smell. I took the Ser https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rz#complaint-1949870 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT When the passenger side radiant heat is on, it makes a toxic smell that smells like plastic or glue melting. It has happened in our RZ and also in a loaner RZ (VIN [XXX] ). Lexus has done nothing that we are aware of to ensure that this smell is not affecting passenger side airbags or the integrity of the cars. They’re also hiding in their notes that they have experienced the smell. I took the Ser