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Lexus RX 2017–2022

See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.

Fourth generation (AL20)2017–2022Evidence: Medium confidence

Problems and recalls for 2017–2022

We checked 6 model years, 2017–2022, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.

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Years we reviewed

Pick your model year to see its reported problems, recalls, and checks.

Problems to check

These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.

Service Brakes owner reports

5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention service brakes.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Airbags owner reports

3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Electrical System owner reports

5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Seat Belts owner reports

3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention seat belts.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Power Train owner reports

3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Airbags recall

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H ve

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Fuel System recall

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Manufacturer service campaign

23LD01 Expired on November 30, 2025 The involved RX350 vehicles equipped with the Tow Prep Package did not have the Tow Converter installed.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.

12 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.

Sources and limits

We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 4 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.

Some years are missing these sources: Production exposure denominator, TSB/manufacturer communications.

Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.

Every model year

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