Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the airbags, electrical, and seats. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
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2024 Lexus TX: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/3
Engine off, key in hand0/3
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/3
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Nearby years usually share most parts, so their problems are worth checking on this car too.
Worth adding to your 2024 checks
EPA figures for each version of the 2024 Lexus TX. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cylGas | AWD, FWD | 23 mpg |
| 2.4L 4-cylHybrid | AWD | 27 mpg |
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Lexus TX, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Curtain air bag recall repairs stall at the dealer in most of these reports, with parts listed as unavailable for months. Filers describe cars parked since mid-2024, no comparable seven-seat loaner, and insurers threatening to drop coverage. Several say they cannot drive or sell the vehicle while they wait. Of the 2 crash reports, both involve injuries. One describes the driver and passenger air bags failing to deploy in a side impact and the driver seatbelt not locking, leaving the driver with a concussion.
The power liftgate closes on people while they stand behind the car unloading. One crash-flagged report says it struck heads more than once, and a dealer technician reproduced the fault but only suggested turning the foot sensor off. Other reports describe the car shutting down and locking every door with the key inside, with the manual backup handles not working. Driver-assist warnings such as Lane Departure and Forward Collision Avoidance appear at around 1,600 miles and return after repeated dealer repairs. Road debris damaging the A/C condenser also shows up here.
Plastic trim parts break or come loose. The casing around the driver seat cushion detaches within months and slides into the driver's left foot area. Folding the third row leaves a bump under the cargo cover, caused by a bent plastic bracket near the spare wheel well, and the dealer says the fix means replacing the whole unit. Some shorter drivers say the driver seat will not rise high enough to see over the hood, which dealers call normal. Warranty claims for these issues are denied.
Sunroof glass shatters on the highway with a loud pop and crackling. These reports find no sign that anything hit it. In one case the broken glass later falls into the cabin, and the closed sunshade is what keeps fragments off the occupants. Separately, the driver-side mirror vibrates at freeway speeds, which blurs the rear view and reflects light into the driver's eyes. The passenger mirror and the rearview mirror are unaffected.
The car hesitates and loses power when pulling away from a stop, as if it were starting in too high a gear, and recovers only after the driver lifts off and presses the pedal again. That leaves the vehicle exposed while turning across traffic, and this report involves the TX 500h hybrid. The shift knob also unscrews during gear changes, especially when shifting into neutral for a car wash. That makes it hard to get back into drive and has nearly caused collisions.
Excerpts from complaints TX owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
The manufacturer, Lexus, is unable to remedy an airbag safety recall (24LB05/24LA05) for my vehicle in a timely manner. Additionally, they are unwilling to provide a comparable 7-seat loaner. Our insurance has also threatened to drop coverage for the vehicle as it is unsafe to drive. In the meantime, we are unable to drive or sell the vehicle.
Filed with NHTSA, October 2024
Failure of component are the curtain shield airbags. The safety of my customers are at risk when car is being rented out due to this concern the Lexus TX has not been in use, for safety concerns. This issue is a known safety risk which was known to the public on June 20th, 2024.
Filed with NHTSA, October 2024
The plastic casing holding the driver seat cushion broke/detached itself after a couple of months of driving and even if put back in place it'll continue sliding and moving. It can interfere with my left foot while driving making it a hazard. Lexus reviewed the issue and said it was not covered by warranty.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2025
There is significant vibration coming from the driver-side side mirror. Very noticeable on the freeway. As a result, the mirror appears blurry and at certain times of the day, light is reflecting back into my eyes which is dangerous. The other side mirror and rear view are ok. Something seems to be wrong with the driver side.
Filed with NHTSA, February 2024
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2024 has the most owner complaints of the 2 TX years we cover, about 2.3 times the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
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.".
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.
Fix: 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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles. The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation.".
Risk: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus' numbers are 24LB05/24LA05.
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