The 2023 Lexus Rz has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,118,727 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V7440002025-10-301,024,407 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
VISIBILITY25V5770002025-09-0494,320 affected
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
Consequence
An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
POWER TRAIN
2
1crashes
AIR BAGS
1
ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints18
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My vehicle, a 2023 lexus rz 450e, has been out of service for over 30 days due to an unresolved hvac system failure affecting cabin heating. The issue significantly impacts the safe operation of the vehicle, particularly in cold weather conditions where adequate heat is necessary for driver…”
“My vehicle, a 2023 lexus rz 450e, has been out of service for over 30 days due to an unresolved hvac system failure affecting cabin heating. The issue significantly impacts the safe operation of the vehicle, particularly in cold weather conditions where adequate heat is necessary for driver…”
“My vehicle, a 2023 lexus rz 450e, has been out of service for over 30 days due to an unresolved hvac system failure affecting cabin heating. The issue significantly impacts the safe operation of the vehicle, particularly in cold weather conditions where adequate heat is necessary for driver…”
“While driving slowly in a parking lot and without striking any object, my 2023 lexus rz 450e experienced a catastrophic front right suspension failure. The suspension failure caused separation of the cv axle, detachment of the front right wheel assembly, and an immediate loss of steering control.…”
“While driving slowly in a parking lot and without striking any object, my 2023 lexus rz 450e experienced a catastrophic front right suspension failure. The suspension failure caused separation of the cv axle, detachment of the front right wheel assembly, and an immediate loss of steering control.…”
“I was driving at 45 mph during a sunny day with normal traffic flow. The right rear tire had suddenly exploded. It almost caused a major accident. Upon inspection, the tire was totally blew out. Only the rim was left. The tire expert at northside lexus dealer in houston said he had seen hundreds…”
“I was driving at 45 mph during a sunny day with normal traffic flow. The right rear tire had suddenly exploded. It almost caused a major accident. Upon inspection, the tire was totally blew out. Only the rim was left. The tire expert at northside lexus dealer in houston said he had seen hundreds…”
“I have had my 2023 rz450e for two years and at 53,000 miles, the driver side daytime running light went out. Another owner on a facebook lexus rz450e group reported the same identical thing happening to them in october 2024. With the headlight assembly being led, these should not fail early on in…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Lexus Rz as of
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