Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2026 Lexus RZ: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Lexus RZ at 95–126 MPGe combined with 228–301 miles of EPA-rated range across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined MPGe
95–126
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.
2026 Lexus RZ recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Lexus RZ, newest first.
Electrical system: Propulsion system
NHTSA 26V393000Reported Jun 18, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26LA07 26TA11 WRG26 )
Units affected
20,991 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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 were mailed August 17, 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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 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.
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.
2026 Lexus RZ crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 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.
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2026 Lexus RZ owner complaints
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Lexus RZ, most recently on Sep 2, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
