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2026 Lexus RZ problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2026 Lexus RZ — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2026 compare to other RZ years?

RZ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted18 complaints2023: 18 complaints2024: 7 complaints2025: 4 complaints2026: 0 complaints
RZ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2026 Lexus RZ have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V393000Electrical SystemJune 18, 2026 · 20,991 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.

2026 Lexus RZ — common questions

Is the 2026 Lexus RZ reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2026 Lexus RZ have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2026 Lexus RZ. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.