Last updated: 2026-10-10
Lexus TX Reliability by Year
Lexus TX reliability is excellent, but owners report long waits for air bag parts and a power liftgate that closes on people.
Lexus TX Reliability Overview
Owner complaints and federal recall records put this midsize SUV well above average among SUVs, with excellent reliability in every model year tracked. The 2024 is the year to favor. The problems that matter most are air bag repairs stalled for months waiting on parts and a power liftgate that closes on people standing behind the car.
Current generation: 1st gen (2024–2023).
Best & Worst Lexus TX Years
Best Lexus TX Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2024 has been on the road longest, so its record is the most complete, and it still rates excellent. The 2025 shows fewer complaints but has had less time to collect them, and the 2026 is too new to judge. With the 2024, you know which problems to check for before you buy.
Lexus TX Years to Avoid
No Lexus TX years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 80 and 82 across 3 scored model years.
Lexus TX Reliability Score Trend
Lexus TX reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 81/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82/100 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2026 | 81/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Lexus TX
1 recalls · 0 complaints
Newest year, with no owner complaints yet and one back over prevention recall. Its standing is excellent, but its record is still short.
2025 Lexus TX
3 recalls · 15 complaints
Weakest of the three scored TX years, though still excellent, with complaints about hood flutter, hesitant launches, and a blank center display.
2024 Lexus TX
3 recalls · 35 complaints
Best rated of the three scored TX years, though air bag recall repairs have left some owners waiting months for parts.
Found Your Lexus TX? Check Its History
Structure (2) problems come up most in Lexus TX owner complaints, and 7 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Lexus TX Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
Lexus TX Years to Avoid
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TX vs Audi Q7
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6 years tracked · 219 complaints
TX vs Lexus NX
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Lexus TX?
- The 2024 is the best year to buy. It has the longest record and still rates excellent. The 2025 and 2026 also rate excellent, but they have had less time on the road to collect complaints, so their lighter records tell you less.
- Is the Lexus TX reliable long term?
- Its standing is excellent and well above average among SUVs. The model is only a few years old, though, so long-term wear is not yet in the data. What exists so far points to air bag repair delays and liftgate faults rather than major mechanical failures.
- What are the most common Lexus TX problems?
- Air bags lead the list with 17 complaints. Owners describe repairs stalled for months because parts were unavailable. Next come electrical faults such as the power liftgate closing on people, then power train complaints and broken plastic seat trim.
- Is the Lexus TX power liftgate safe?
- Some owners say it is not. Reports describe the liftgate closing on people while they unload the car, and one crash-flagged report says it struck heads more than once. A dealer technician reproduced the fault but only suggested turning the foot sensor off.
- Does the Lexus TX 500h hybrid have problems?
- The data has one power train report naming the TX 500h. The owner describes hesitation and lost power when pulling away from a stop, which recovers only after lifting off and pressing the pedal again. One report is too little to call a pattern.
How we score the Lexus TX
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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