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Lexus RX 300 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Lexus RX 300 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Lexus RX 300. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 2004 to 2023
  • Most recent 20 November 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/299
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 1 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2004 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Lexus RX 300?

Not every Lexus RX 300 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Lexus RX 300 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2004 to 2026

2004 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Lexus RX 300 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’04 1
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 1
’11 0
’12 1
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Lexus RX 300 recall, newest first

2023 1 recall

Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.

Launched 20 November 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/299 Manufacturer ref. 23SD-108

Defect
Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Check and replace high pressure fuel pump if necessary.
Vehicles affected
1 RX 300 vehicle
Built
12 Mar 2018

2012 1 recall

Steering may be affected

Launched 18 January 2012 DVSA recall R/2011/150 Manufacturer ref. TBA

Defect
Due to a none conformance to specification the front crankshaft pulley inner and outer rubber mounted section may separate. If the separation occurs noise will become apparent the ignition warning lamp may illuminate and in the worst case the power steering drive belt may detach from the pulley which will result in the driver having to significantly increase their effort to steer the vehicle especially at low speed.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the crankshaft pulley.
Vehicles affected
4,162 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2004 to 31 Mar 2005
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS RX300”

2010 1 recall

Brake master cylinder may fail.

Launched 8 November 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/170

Defect
If the incorrect brake fluid is used in the brake system it is possible that the rear seal can become dry and curl in its recess due to the operation of the piston. This can result in a brake fluid leak which will when the fluid reaches a low level illuminate the brake fluid low warning light on the dash.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear seal with an improved one.
Vehicles affected
15,445 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Feb 2003 to 22 Nov 2005
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS RX300”

2004 1 recall

Possibility that the stop lamp could fail

Launched 15 December 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/199 Manufacturer ref. SR60612

Defect
In the stop lamp switch of subject vehicles equipped with LED stop lamps there is the possibility that silicone oxide may be generated the surface of the contact point and in consequence the resistance of the contact could increase. In this circumstance current may not flow causing the stop lamp to become inoperative.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject switch replaced with a quality assured unit.
Vehicles affected
5,936 RX 300 vehicles
Built
10 Feb 2004 to 7 Apr 2004
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS RX300”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 4 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Lexus RX 300. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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