Lexus reliability and problems by model
Owners have filed 3,767 complaints about Lexus models with NHTSA since 2010, and Lexus has filed 26 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
Lexus models
| Model | Complaints | Model years | Most complaints | Most named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX | 1,132 | 2010–2026 | 2010 | Other or unspecified |
| ES | 860 | 2010–2025 | 2011 | Airbags |
| IS | 414 | 2010–2026 | 2010 | Airbags |
| NX | 336 | 2015–2026 | 2024 | Other or unspecified |
| GX | 224 | 2010–2026 | 2010 | Airbags |
| CT | 174 | 2011–2017 | 2012 | Brakes |
| HS | 149 | 2010–2011 | 2010 | Brakes |
| GS | 136 | 2010–2019 | 2013 | Steering |
| LS | 129 | 2010–2025 | 2010 | Brakes |
| TX | 92 | 2024–2026 | 2024 | Other or unspecified |
| RC | 49 | 2015–2025 | 2015 | Fuel and propulsion |
| LX | 46 | 2010–2026 | 2023 | Airbags |
| UX | 26 | 2019–2025 | 2021 | Brakes |
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Recent Lexus warranty extensions
The latest warranty extensions Lexus filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.
- Sep 2025· Electrical system· RX, NX
Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the guests’ ownership experience.
- Jan 2025· Brakes· GS, LS, NX
Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the guests’ ownership experience.
- Dec 2024· Engine· ES, UX
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in guest satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak on Certain 2019 – 2021 Model Year ES300H, Certain 2021 Model Year ES250, and Certain 2019 –2020 Model Year…
- Dec 2024· Engine· ES, UX
Frequently Asked Questions CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 24LE01 Certain 2019 -2021 Model Year ES300H Certain 2021 Model Year ES250 Certain 2019 -2020 Model Year UX200 Coverage for Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak
- Sep 2024· Electrical system· NX
Technical instructions for customer support program 22TE09 HV floor under wire harness and rear traction motor cable corrosion certain 2022 Model year NX450H+
- Feb 2023· Fuel system· RX, ES, GS, IS, LX, LS
On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court.
- Feb 2023· Brakes· GS, IS, LX, GX, NX, RC
On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court.
- Jul 2022· Airbags· ES, IS, GX
CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation.
- Sep 2020· Equipment and accessories· RX
RL: Lexus has received reports regarding the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies on certain 2010–2012 model year RX450H vehicles.
- Aug 2020· Mobility equipment· RX, ES, HS, GS, IS, LX
Ti: Technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19LE05 safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate
- Nov 2019· Exterior lights· HS, CT
Customer Support Program ZLI Expired October 31, 2019. Lexus has received a number of reports regarding the halogen head lamps on certain 2011–2013 CT 200h and 2010–2012 HS 250h vehicles.
Manufacturer reference Updated ZLI_Deal
- Oct 2019· Equipment and accessories· RX, ES, GS, IS, LX, LS
Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system.