Lexus RZ: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Lexus RZ across 5 model years: 0 owner complaints and 153 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric 2023–2026
- automatic, 1-speed 2023–2026
Drive: AWD, FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 97 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 70 |
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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2023 – 2025 model year RZ 450e and 2024 – 2025 model year RZ 300e vehicles may exhibit a creaking…
- Some 2026 model year RZ 350e, RZ 450e, and RZ 550e vehicles may exhibit the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)…
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce…
- 2027 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat…
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition
- State of Health (SOH)
- Some 2026 model year RZ 350e, RZ 450e, and RZ 550e vehicles may exhibit the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE Month ##, 2026
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce…
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life
- OBSOLETE NOTICE June 18, 2026
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2025 Lexus RZ 450e - Big Problem, Cheaper Than Last Year! #automobileamount per author: 11,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- 2023 Lexus RZ Crash & Safety Tests
- 2023 Lexus RZ 450e
- 2023 Lexus RZ 450e has a unique sunroof
- Lexus RZ 300E 2024 | OleAuto — Машина на ходу, ключ готовий, передаємо клієнту
- 2026 Lexus RZ 450e Electric SUV Performance Overview
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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.