Used Car Checklists

Used Lexus RX: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 729 complaints across these 8 years; the 2021 drew the most.

Lexus RX

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Problems that follow the RX from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212022202320242025Total
Electrical38435716551
Brakes69419
Airbags320452373
Fuel system8234237
Transmission5634422
Body and structure3246217
Engine2425316

RX generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Fifth generation

    2023–2023

  2. Fourth generation

    2016–2022

    2019 update: Upgraded Lexus Safety System+; New interior technology including larger touchscreen

Mileages where RX problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
3,445–13,500 miles12-volt battery failure, lockout2024
24,000–37,000 milesOriginal tires shedding tread chunks2020

Every RX recall to confirm

11 recalls cover the RXyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 6 campaigns span more than one model year.

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