2023 Lexus RX 500H
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Lexus RX 500H is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 77 on record.
2023 Lexus RX 500H at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Lexus RX 500H recalls 1
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2023 Lexus RX 500H safety ratings
Rollover risk: 15.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Lexus RX 500h SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2023 Lexus RX 500H MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2023 Lexus RX 500H costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Lexus RX 500H. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 93
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 93.
Some 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 model year TX 350 and TX 500h vehicles may exhibit a rotational clicking noise from one or both front drive shaft assemblies when accelerating while making turns. This condition may occur without a…
Bulletin L-SB-0033-24 Rev2 · Power Train · Jun 2026Some 2023 — 2025 model year RX 350h customers may experience a high engine RPM/noise when coasting or braking when going downhill with high vehicle SOC (State of Charge). This condition may occur when the vehicle is utilizing engine braking to prevent overchar…
Bulletin L-SB-0012-26 · Engine · May 2026A 12V auxiliary battery with increased capacity has been released as an optional replacement.
Bulletin L-SB-0011-26 · Electrical System · May 2026Some customers of 2023 – 2025 model year RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year TX 500h vehicles may experience one or more of the following complaints when the low fuel level warning light illuminates: • The total amount of fuel dispensed during refueli…
Bulletin L-SB-0010-26 · Engine · Apr 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Mar 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin L-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Feb 2026Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to pr…
Bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2025Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the guests’ ownership experience. Lexus is providing extended co…
Bulletin 23LE05 · Electrical System · Sep 2025The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially enter the HV Floor Underwire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. E…
Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25LD01 REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2022-2024 NX350h/ NX450h+, CERTAIN 2023-2024 RX350h, CERTAIN 2024 RX450h+ VEHICLES
Bulletin 25LD01 · Electrical System · Sep 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RX 500H AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Lexus RX 500H. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Visual System
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a panorami…
Transport Canada #2025594 · Oct 2025Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
2023 Lexus RX 500H vehicles on record
2023 Lexus RX 500H2T2BCMEA1PC002490
2023 Lexus RX 500H2T2BCMEA9PC009431
2023 Lexus RX 500HJTJCMBHAX02002219
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2023 Lexus RX 500H2T2BCMEA6PC003554
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2023 Lexus RX 500H2T2BCMEA5PC010107
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2023 Lexus RX 500H2T2BCMEA7PC003658
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2023 Lexus RX 500H2T2BCMEA2PC006774
2023 Lexus RX 500H2T2BCMEA7PC002512
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2023 Lexus RX 500H2T2BCMEA4PC006484
2023 Lexus RX 500H2T2BCMEA6RC011396
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