2
recalls
The Lexus RX300 has 2 recalls covering 29,944 vehicles as reported; model year 1999 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1999: 2
Units affected
30K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
3 rated versions, model years 2001 to 2003
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2002 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2001 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lexus RX300, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train435
- Engine and engine cooling72
- Vehicle speed control67
- Air bags36
- Electrical system28
- Service brakes, hydraulic20
- Engine16
- Complaints
- 724
- Crashes reported
- 72
- Fires reported
- 13
- People injured
- 62
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lexus RX300 by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 23K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 6,503 units
Lexus RX300 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 1999 | Lexus RX300 (1999): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 99V012000 | Crash risk | 6,503 |
| Jan 20, 1999 | Lexus RX300 (1999): Exterior lightingNo. 99V011000 | Crash risk | 23,441 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1999 Lexus RX300 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1999 Lexus RX300. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lexus RX300 have?
2 recalls cover the Lexus RX300, for 29,944 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lexus RX300?
Power train: named in 435 of the 724 safety complaints about the Lexus RX300, then engine and engine cooling (72). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.