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RX years to avoid—and the years we refuse to over-rank

This answer is generated only from the published Fourth generation (AL20) guide. It names applicable issues, configuration caveats, remedies, exposure eligibility, and the claim receipts behind every year conclusion.

Year-by-year answer

2022
Buy with conditions

Proceed only after the named candidate-verification and record checks pass.

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Applicable issues

  • L-Sb-0037-23: Tsb: Some 2021 ? 2024 Model Year Lexus Vehicles Use Hub Bolts In Place Of Studs/Nuts To Fasten The Wheels To The Vehicle. If Non-Compatible safety campaign (high; mitigation only) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 3 reviewed 2022 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2022; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2022 authority →
2019
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

clm_lexus-rx-2019-recall-recall-25v028000-obs-6809

Applicable issues

  • Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 3 reviewed 2019 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2019; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2019 authority →
2020
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 3 reviewed 2020 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2020; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2020 authority →
2021
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

clm_lexus-rx-2021-recall-recall-23v865000-obs-6871

Applicable issues

  • Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 3 reviewed 2021 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2021; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2021 authority →
2017
Buy

Evidence supports proceeding with a normal independent inspection.

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Applicable issues

  • Lexus Pro21-Ufrm: Pol: Updates To The 2014-2021 Lexus Universal Flat Rate Manual safety campaign (moderate; mitigation only) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 3 reviewed 2017 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2017; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2017 authority →
2018
Buy

Evidence supports proceeding with a normal independent inspection.

clm_lexus-rx-2018-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10198149-lexus-pro21-ufrm-2018-obs-39322

Applicable issues

  • Lexus Pro21-Ufrm: Pol: Updates To The 2014-2021 Lexus Universal Flat Rate Manual safety campaign (moderate; mitigation only) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 3 reviewed 2018 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2018; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2018 authority →

What you trade between adjacent years

Dossier receipts

clm_lexus-rx-2017-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10198149-lexus-pro21-ufrm-2017-obs-393212017 Lexus RXEvidence: Medium confidence

The official record identifies a condition that deserves candidate-specific inspection and record verification.

“POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL”
NHTSAtsbMay 2021Open source record
clm_lexus-rx-2018-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10198149-lexus-pro21-ufrm-2018-obs-393222018 Lexus RXEvidence: Medium confidence

The official record identifies a condition that deserves candidate-specific inspection and record verification.

“POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL”
NHTSAtsbMay 2021Open source record
clm_lexus-rx-2019-recall-recall-25v028000-obs-68092019 Lexus RXEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA01 and 25LA01.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_lexus-rx-2020-recall-recall-23v865000-obs-68402020 Lexus RXEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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 vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_lexus-rx-2021-recall-recall-23v865000-obs-68712021 Lexus RXEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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 vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_lexus-rx-2022-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10241386-l-sb-0037-23-2022-obs-684112022 Lexus RXEvidence: Medium confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“TSB: Some 2021 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles use hub bolts in place of studs/nuts to fasten the wheels to the vehicle. If non-compatible wheels or hub bolts/nuts are installed, there is increased risk that the wheel(s) could come off resulting in a crash. This service bulletin outlines the physical differences and precautions that should be taken when servicing different wheel and wheel fastener types.”
NHTSAtsbJul 2023Open source record

Publication contract

Evidence: Limited confidence

Release rel_v4_cohort_20260726 · methodology m1-v4-authority-cohort. Raw complaint totals never choose an avoid year.