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The 2023 Lexus RZ is associated with 10 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS, accounting for 1 reports (10% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 95 to 107 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 196–220 miles across 2 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 10 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS (1 / 10%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 95 MPGe across 2 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Lexus RZ?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
RZ 450e AWD (18 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 115 MPGe 98 MPGe 107 MPGe 220 mi $700 / yr
RZ 450e AWD (20 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 102 MPGe 87 MPGe 95 MPGe 196 mi $800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2023 Lexus RZ provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 220 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Lexus RZ?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2023 Lexus RZ.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Lexus RZ models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Lexus RZ?

Summary of 10 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
10
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Equipment & Accessories 1 complaint
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 complaint (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Lexus RZ problems & component breakdown (10 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Lexus RZ?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V744000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #25V577000 Active Recall
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2023 Lexus RZ recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Lexus RZ

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Lexus RZ

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Lexus RZ have?

The 2023 Lexus RZ is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Lexus RZ?

NHTSA records list 10 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Lexus RZ. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS, appearing in 1 filings (10% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2023 Lexus RZ?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2023 Lexus RZ in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What is the electric driving range of the 2023 Lexus RZ?

The all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 196 to 220 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 107 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

View EPA range, MPGe and energy cost metrics →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.