Model year 2023 · Lexus

2023 Lexus RX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Lexus RX. The most recent was reported on March 18, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RX, RX HYBRID, RX350, RX500H.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Lexus RX, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V162000	March 18, 2026	Back Over Prevention › Software
25V744000	October 30, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Display Function
25V040000	January 29, 2025	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
23V480000	July 12, 2023	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Back Over Prevention (2) · Steering (2)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V162000Manufacturer no. 26LB02 / 26LA02

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: March 18, 2026
Owner notification: May 15, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 144,200 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lexus RX: October 31, 2022 – January 16, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record: RX

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V162000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V744000Manufacturer no. 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA: October 30, 2025
Owner notification: December 5, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,024,407 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Lexus RX: November 1, 2022 – September 26, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RX, RX HYBRID

Defect summary

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V744000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V040000Manufacturer no. 25TA02/25LA02

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

Report received by NHTSA: January 29, 2025
Owner notification: March 17, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,716 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RX

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette; Steering › Column

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V040000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V480000Manufacturer no. 23TA08/ 23LA02

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

Report received by NHTSA: July 12, 2023
Owner notification: September 8, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 152,927 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: RX HYBRID, RX350, RX500H

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette; Steering › Column

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V480000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 18, 2026.