Model year guide

2024 Lexus RZ 450E

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Lexus RZ 450E is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 42 on record.

2024 Lexus RZ 450E — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Lexus RZ 450E at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints5
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined95–107 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Lexus RZ 450E recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2024 Lexus RZ 450E.

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.

2024 Lexus RZ 450E common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

2024 Lexus RZ 450E safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 10.5% — 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 2024 Lexus RZ 450e SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2024 Lexus RZ 450E efficiency & running costs

Combined95–107 MPGe
City109 MPGe
Highway93 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$750
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range196–220 mi
Charge time (240V)10 hours
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Lexus RZ 450E costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,750
Energy only$3,750
Per mile$0.05

How this is estimated: energy 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.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 88

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 88.

Some 2023 – 2025 model year RZ 450e and 2024 – 2025 model year RZ 300e vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise coming from the strut mounting bearing in front suspension when turning. A new part has been developed to address this condition.

Bulletin L-SB-0027-26 · Suspension · Sep 2026

Some Customers for the listed vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicate one or more of the LEDs on the charger will illuminate at the time of no charge.…

Bulletin L-TT-0349-26 · Engine · Mar 2026

Some 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 2025

Model Year 2023-2025 model year RZ vehicles have charge ports that use the CCS standard. This program is for lessees and guests of these vehicles to receive 1 complimentary NACS Charging Adapter per vehicle to enable charging at stations using the NACS standar…

Bulletin 25LD02 · Nov 2025

Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user e…

Bulletin L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 · Electrical System · Aug 2025

Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

Bulletin L-TT-0347-25 · Engine · Jun 2025

The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

Bulletin L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Electrical System · Jun 2025

To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested b…

Bulletin L-TT-0340-25 · Electrical System · Apr 2025

To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested b…

Bulletin L-TT-0340-25 · Electrical System · Apr 2025

Some 2024 model year RZ 300e and RZ 450e vehicles may exhibit a condition where the charging limit setting defaults to full after every key cycle, removing the upper limit set by the customer. The electric converter unit assembly software logic has been modifi…

Bulletin L-SB-0016-25 · Engine · Feb 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RZ 450E AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2024 Lexus RZ 450E vehicles on record

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2024 Lexus RZ 450E — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Lexus RZ 450E have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2024 Lexus RZ 450E. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Lexus RZ 450E?

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, lane departure, seat belts.

What is the 2024 Lexus RZ 450E safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2024 Lexus RZ 450E an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Lexus RZ 450E get?

The 2024 Lexus RZ 450E has U.S. EPA estimates of 95–107 MPGe combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.