Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2026 Lexus RZ 450ERecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for the 2026 Lexus RZ 450E. Most complaints involve electrical system (5) and latches/locks/linkages (2). The EPA rates it 95–110 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
95–110mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
6
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$700est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2026 Lexus RZ 450E as of Nov 7, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
6 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
- Electrical system5
- Latches/locks/linkages2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Electrical system
5 reports
“The contact owns a 2026 Lexus RZ 450. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer jump-started the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to the service center, where it was determined that a module had failed and the battery was replaced. However, the contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.”
Latches/locks/linkages
2 reports
“The contact owns a 2026 Lexus RZ-450E. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the driver’s side door failed to respond. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to dealer, and the contact was informed that the data communication module had drained the battery and needed to be replaced. The dealer updated the software and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred approximately twelve times with the driver’s side door. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the dealer could replace the data communication module only after a software update was performed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 7, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
3 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Transmissions
- Automatic (A1)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Electricity
- EV range
- 264 mi (EPA)
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 120 | 100 | 110 | $700 | — |
| RZ 450e AWD (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 117 | 99 | 108 | $700 | — |
| RZ 450e AWD (20 inch wheels - 235/50R20,255/45R20) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 102 | 87 | 95 | $800 | — |
- 110mpg comb.
- 108mpg comb.
- 95mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5LEXUS RZ 450E SUV BEV AWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 4 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 10.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 7, 2026Vehicle 21634
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals vary widely by maker |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years |
- Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi
6–12 months - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–4 years - Battery coolantPer manual
Per manual - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2026 RZ 450E questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Lexus RZ 450E have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 7, 2026.
What are the most common 2026 Lexus RZ 450E problems?
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (5), latches/locks/linkages (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2026 Lexus RZ 450E get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Lexus RZ 450E at 95–110 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).
How safe is the 2026 Lexus RZ 450E?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2026 Lexus RZ 450E 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 7, 2026