Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2023 Lexus RZ: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Lexus RZ at 95–107 MPGe combined with 196–220 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined MPGe

95–107

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Lexus RZ recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Lexus RZ, newest first.

Back over prevention: Display function

NHTSA 25V744000 Reported Oct 30, 2025
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25)
Units affected
1,024,407 (estimate)
Problem
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 screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system

NHTSA 25V577000 Reported Sep 4, 2025
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 25TB07,25LB04,WRD25)
Units affected
94,320 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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 recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-25.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Lexus RZ fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Lexus RZ EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
RZ 450e AWD (18 inch Wheels)Electric (80 and 150 kW AC Synchronous)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity115/98/107 MPGe220 mi
32 kWh/100 mi
$7000
RZ 450e AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric (80 and 150 kW AC Synchronous)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity102/87/95 MPGe196 mi
36 kWh/100 mi
$8000

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Lexus RZ crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Lexus RZ (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Lexus RZ owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Lexus RZ, most recently on Sep 18, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Lexus RZ complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system4
Unknown or other3
Power train2
Air bags1
Engine1
Equipment: Electrical1
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Service brakes1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus RZ model years

Lexus RZ by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 RZ95–126 MPGe16—
2025 RZ95–125 MPGe22—
2024 RZ95–125 MPGe25—

All Lexus RZ years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Lexus models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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