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2005 Lexus RX Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Lexus RX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 728,544 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10V499000 2010-10-21 728,544 affected
Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT…

Consequence

A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 AND LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
STRUCTURE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
1crashes1fires
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2
STEERING
2
Total complaints39

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My vehicle caught fire a few days after being repaired by a licensed repair shop in california.
the repair was performed by: brodie's tire & automotive
address: 1276 petaluma blvd n, petaluma, ca 94952
phone: [xxx] after the fire, the repair shop admitted in writing that: • the intake…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-09-07

“My vehicle caught fire a few days after being repaired by a licensed repair shop in california.
the repair was performed by: brodie's tire & automotive
address: 1276 petaluma blvd n, petaluma, ca 94952
phone: [xxx] after the fire, the repair shop admitted in writing that: • the intake…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-09-07

“My vehicle caught fire a few days after being repaired by a licensed repair shop in california.
the repair was performed by: brodie's tire & automotive
address: 1276 petaluma blvd n, petaluma, ca 94952
phone: [xxx] after the fire, the repair shop admitted in writing that: • the intake…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-09-07

“The contact owns a 2005 lexus rx 330. The contact stated that there were horizontal and vertical cracks on the dashboard near the passenger’s side air bag housing. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned about the safety of the driver’s and passenger’s side air…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-09-01

“The contact owns a 2005 lexus rx 330. The contact stated that there were horizontal and vertical cracks on the dashboard near the passenger’s side air bag housing. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned about the safety of the driver’s and passenger’s side air…”

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD · reported 2025-09-01

“Unexpectedly found steel cable has snapped off & the spare tire was gone like to report this could be a safety issue leading to an accident for fellow driver.”

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · reported 2025-09-01

“Unexpectedly found steel cable has snapped off & the spare tire was gone like to report this could be a safety issue leading to an accident for fellow driver.”

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SPARE TIRE MOUNT/RACK · reported 2025-09-01

“Over past month dashboard where airbag is under has become discolored and is cracking as if airbag wants out. Other 2005 toyota vehicles have been recalled bc of dangerous airbag issues. Should the airbags in 2005 lexus’ be too? Afraid to drive now.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-01-01

Defect investigations

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Lexus RX as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.