AI Damage2023 Lexus RX: common problems
The maker issued 117 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 117
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.4 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.4 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · hybrid · 4 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- CVT
Drive: AWD, FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 model year TX 350 and TX 500h vehicles may…
Some 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 model year TX 350 and TX 500h vehicles may exhibit a rotational clicking noise from one or both front drive shaft assemblies when accelerating while making…
- Some customers of 2023 – 2025 model year RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year TX 500h vehicles may…
Some customers of 2023 – 2025 model year RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year TX 500h vehicles may experience one or more of the following complaints when the low fuel level warning light illuminates: • The…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE April 17, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-26
- Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehiclesmay exhibit the…
Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehiclesmay exhibit the following condition at vehicle startup when the vehicle is in Park: • A “Shift System Malfunction” message on the…
- Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit both…
Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit both of the following conditions at vehicle startup when the vehicle is in Park: •A “Shift System Malfunction”…
- Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
- The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high…
The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially enter the HV Floor Under Wire connector…
- Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot…
Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to…
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air…
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…
- Some 2023 – 2025 model year RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year TX 350, TX 500h, and TX…
Some 2023 – 2025 model year RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year TX 350, TX 500h, and TX 550h+ vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is inoperative, there is a BSM…
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the…
- Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit both…
Some 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit both of the following conditions at vehicle startup: •A “Shift System Malfunction” message on the Multi-information…
NHTSA lists 117 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lexus RX?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 117 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Lexus RX?
NHTSA lists 117 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Lexus RX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.