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The 2026 Lexus RZ has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA.

EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 95 to 126 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 228–301 miles across 6 certified vehicle configurations.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 95 MPGe across 6 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 2026 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 350e FWD (18 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 136 MPGe 115 MPGe 126 MPGe 301 mi $600 / yr
RZ 350e FWD (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 129 MPGe 110 MPGe 120 MPGe 284 mi $650 / yr
RZ 450e AWD (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 117 MPGe 99 MPGe 108 MPGe 257 mi $700 / yr
RZ 550e AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 102 MPGe 88 MPGe 95 MPGe 229 mi $800 / yr
RZ 450e AWD (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20,255/45R20) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 102 MPGe 87 MPGe 95 MPGe 228 mi $800 / yr
RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 120 MPGe 100 MPGe 110 MPGe 264 mi $700 / 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 2026 Lexus RZ provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 301 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 Lexus RZ?

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

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
350E SUV BEV FWD —
450E SUV BEV AWD 10.5%
550E SUV BEV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Lexus RZ models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Lexus RZ?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

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

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.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Lexus RZ?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V393000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2026 Lexus RZ recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2026 Lexus RZ

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Lexus RZ

How many safety recalls does the 2026 Lexus RZ have?

The 2026 Lexus RZ is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign 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 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2026 Lexus RZ?

AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2026 Lexus RZ.

A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Lexus RZ?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2026 Lexus RZ earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What is the electric driving range of the 2026 Lexus RZ?

The all-electric 2026 Lexus RZ is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 228 to 301 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 126 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.