Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 81/100 (EXCELLENT)

2026 Lexus TX Reliability Report

The 2026 Lexus TX has excellent reliability and one back over prevention recall, with no owner complaints filed yet.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$551

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,000

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity70/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity100/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

Newest year, with no owner complaints yet and one back over prevention recall. Its standing is excellent, but its record is still short.

Should You Buy the 2026 Lexus TX?

Reliability is excellent for this midsize SUV, and it rates above average against other 2026 SUVs. Among the TX's scored model years it sits in the middle of three, and it rates about the same as the 2025. Owners have filed no complaints so far. That mostly reflects how little time this year has had on the road, so it is not proof of a clean record.

Because there are no complaints, there is no pattern of owner symptoms to describe yet. The one federal recall covers back over prevention. The data does not give more detail than that area. Crash-test results are strong at 5 of 5 stars. For comparison, the 2025 has 15 complaints and 3 recalls, which shows what a longer record looks like.

Before buying, ask the seller or a Lexus dealer to confirm from the VIN that the back over prevention recall has been completed. If you want a year with more history behind it, compare the 2025 and check its three recalls the same way.

See also the 2025 Lexus TX for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Strong reliability score
+Low recall count
+Below-average complaint rate for SUV
+5-star NHTSA crash rating

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

Compare 2026 Lexus TX With

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Reliability: 65/100

Good

2026 BMW X5

Reliability: 56/100

Mixed

2026 Audi Q7

Reliability: 70/100

Good

2026 Lexus NX

Reliability: 88/100

Excellent

2026 Volvo XC60

Reliability: 74/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2026 Lexus TX carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 4.6

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2026 Lexus TX Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2026 Lexus TX. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V7440002025-10-30

BACK OVER PREVENTION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Lexus TX? Check its history first

Every 2026 Lexus TX has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Lexus TX NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas / HEV Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 16.9%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (Seat Pan Air bag)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row, 3rd row)Driver Monitoring System (Yes)Automatic High Beams (Standard)

PHEV Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Lexus TXRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$551

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

2026 Lexus TX Example Repair Prices

National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.

Common repair costs and price estimates
Repair	Estimated Cost
Brake Hose Replacement	$227 – $291
Blower Motor Replacement	$442 – $478
Drive Axle Assembly Leak Inspection	$76 – $112
AC Compressor Clutch Replacement	$1,424 – $1,566
Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement	$358 – $466
Axle Shaft Seal Replacement	$431 – $618
Liftgate Glass Support Strut Replacement	$188 – $217
Heater Hose Replacement	$417 – $517
Parking Brake Shoe Replacement	$477 – $619
Air Conditioning Receiver Drier Assembly Replacement	$544 – $852

Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

23 MPG

Running cost: $3,550/yr

Fuel + repair

20–21 city / 26–27 hwy MPG

Hybrid

27 MPG

Running cost: $3,100/yr

Fuel + repair

27 city / 28 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
TX 350 2.4L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	21	27	23	$3,000
TX 350 AWD 2.4L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	20	26	23	$3,000

Hybrid trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
TX 500h AWD 2.4L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S6)	27	28	27	$2,550

Best & Worst Lexus TX Years

Best Lexus TX Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Excellent

2024

3Recalls

35Complaints

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.

See full Lexus TX years-to-avoid analysis

Lexus TX Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Lexus TX reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2024	82/100	Excellent
2025	80/100	Excellent
2026	81/100	Excellent

Lexus TX Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	81/100	+1	Excellent	1	0
2025	80/100	-2	Excellent	3	15
2024	82/100	—	Excellent	3	35

2026 Lexus TX Reliability by Powertrain

The 2026 Lexus TX is available with 2powertrain options. Here's how they compare on reliability.

Reliability comparison across powertrain options
Powertrain	Recalls	Crash Rating
Gas / HEV	0	5 out of 5
PHEV	1	N/T
Total	1

NHTSA tracks complaints by vehicle configuration when that detail is available. Model-level reports that do not identify a specific powertrain are included in Total but not assigned to a row. A plus sign indicates a confirmed minimum; — means no complaints could be attributed to that specific powertrain. N/T = Not tested by NHTSA.

* Incidents = crash + fire reports. A single complaint can include multiple incident types.

2026 Lexus TX Common Questions

10 questions from 2026 Lexus TX owners.

Stalling and stopping

My vehicle only has 30,800,000 miles. If the fuel pump which is a recalled part is the manufacture responsible There is no way of knowing, it stalls when accelerating A few days

VisitorFeb 26, 2026

No power steering

i just bought a 2006 lexus rx400h and i have zero power steering, a p/s light and "check hybrid system" and "check vsc system" as well as p1421, p3298, c1310, c1336 codes, it has a brand new car battery More than a week

VisitorFeb 24, 2026

Braking malfunction

After about 100 miles all the dash lites came on,cel,anti skid parking brake ECT. It said pull over right away and have towed to dealer. Well I was not to far from home so drove it home. The brake pedal was very hard to push so I drove slow and tried not to use brake pedal. I could use it if I did it gently. Next morning , drove it to shop and they called me back and said they got a code c1247 which was brake pedal stroke sensor. Replaced that and had it calibrated. After driving around 70 miles it did the same thing. Stiff brake ,lites on dash, so took it back and it came back with the same code so they erased the code on the obd and it drives perfect until I hit the 70 mi and does it again. This has happened like 5times and even took it to different shops. All they do is reset code and they tell me it is good to go .Could it be in the brake booster? When I tell them the problem is still there they all have said " it's probably the abs module but they are just guessing. Booster? When the dash lites are off it rides perfect for 70 miles or so More than a month

VisitorFeb 19, 2026

Repair estimate

Is it worth it to repair a 2007 Lexus RX400h that needs the compressor, condenser and hybrid battery replaced? Car no longer turns on. The heat/AC would make the car run rough. More than a month

VisitorJan 29, 2026

Seatbelt alarm

The seatbelt alarm for the rear middle seatbelt goes off even when no one is sitting in the back seats and no items are on the seats either. The only way I’ve been keeping this from triggering every time I drive is to keep the middle seatbelt latched. I’ve been told that it is a faulty sensor in the latch and it should be replaced. Is this the only way? More than a year

Jan 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Lexus TX reliable?

Yes, its reliability standing is excellent, and it rates above average among 2026 SUVs. Owners have filed no complaints. A new model year has had little time to collect them, so the record is still short. It rates about the same as the 2025.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Lexus TX?

No common problems have shown up yet. Owners have filed no complaints for this year. The only listed issue is a federal recall in the back over prevention area. A longer ownership history is needed before any real pattern of failures can be named.

Has the 2026 Lexus TX been recalled?

Yes, federal records list one recall for this year, in the area of back over prevention. The data does not say more about it. Check the VIN with a Lexus dealer to confirm the recall work was done before you buy.

How does the 2026 Lexus TX compare with the 2025 model?

Both years have an excellent standing, and they rate about the same. The 2025 has 15 complaints and 3 recalls, while the 2026 has no complaints and one recall. The gap mostly reflects time on the road, since the 2026 has had less of it.

How safe is the 2026 Lexus TX in crash tests?

It earned the top federal crash-test rating of 5 of 5 stars. Its one recall relates to back over prevention, so confirm that recall has been completed on any specific vehicle you are considering.

Don’t buy a 2026 Lexus TX without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2026 Lexus TX

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Lexus TX does best on how many systems draw complaints (100/100) and worst on complaint severity (70/100). 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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