2003 Lexus RX recalls and problems

The 2003 Lexus RX has 0 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2004 Lexus Rx
Pictured: a 2004 model; the 2003 may differ in details. Photo: 2004 Lexus Rx by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 RX model years — 27th most.

0recalls
4complaints
1crashes
0fires
2injuries
125,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags1
Seat Belts1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2014: 1 complaints201412019: 1 complaints20192020: 1 complaints20202024: 1 complaints20241

2003 vs. other Lexus RX years

2000: 29 complaints20002001: 19 complaints2002: 12 complaints2003: 4 complaints20032004: 40 complaints2005: 27 complaints2006: 32 complaints20062007: 58 complaints2008: 70 complaints2009: 34 complaints20092010: 77 complaints772011: 29 complaints2012: 12 complaints20122013: 19 complaints2014: 12 complaints2015: 20 complaints20152016: 28 complaints2017: 48 complaints2018: 26 complaints20182019: 34 complaints2020: 48 complaints2021: 71 complaints20212022: 29 complaints2023: 62 complaints2024: 62 complaints20242025: 23 complaints2026: 14 complaints202614

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Lexus RX have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Lexus RX. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus RX?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1), seat belts (1), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.