With 0 recalls and 2 complaints, the 2026 Lexus RX rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2026 Lexus RX's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. It leads 2 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System,engine,fuel/propulsion System1

02Structure1

2 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lexus RX Fuel Economy

24–36mpg combined

21-37city

28-34hwy

$2,250-$3,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 2026 Lexus RX ranges from 24 to 36 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

RX 350h AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

36mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

37 city34 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

RX 500h AWD - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

2.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

27 city28 hwy~$3,050/yr5/10 Average

RX 350 - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$3,250/yr5/10 Average

RX 350 AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2026 Lexus RX

30States

35%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 29 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

1,46914%

FLFlorida

1,09811%

CACalifornia

1,03010%

DCWashington DC

7047%

NYNew York

5535%

MDMaryland

5145%

ILIllinois

4014%

NJNew Jersey

3744%

GAGeorgia

3624%

NCNorth Carolina

3443%

PAPennsylvania

3343%

MOMissouri

2873%

AZArizona

2462%

MN198

AL181

DE180

CT149

WA148

OK140

TN131

CO127

WI126

NH117

MI110

OH106

NV104

MA94

KY79

UT76

LA65

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2026.

2026 Lexus RX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2026 Lexus RX a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2026 Lexus RX. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2026 Lexus RX?

You'll get between 24 and 36 MPG combined from the 2026 Lexus RX, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2026 Lexus RX?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM problems top the list with 2 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.