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Lexus RX 400 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Lexus RX 400 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 400. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
3 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 3 launched 2011 to 2013
  • Most recent 16 October 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/104
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2011 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Lexus RX 400?

Not every Lexus RX 400 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 400 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2011 to 2026

2011 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 400 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’11 1
’12 1
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

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

Every Lexus RX 400 recall, newest first

2013 1 recall

Vehicle could suddenly stop

Launched 16 October 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/104

Defect
It is possible that due to variations in the build specification of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) which includes the Insluted-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT's) the lead-based solder could be affected by abnormally higher operating temperatures. This could result in a degrading of the solder and eventually heat damage to the IGBT's. If this occurs then warning lights on the instrument panel will illuminate. However if the driver fails to heed these warnings or the main power supply fuse blows then the vehicle could stop without warning.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the IPM unit with a upgraded unit.
Vehicles affected
9,649 RX 400 vehicles
Built
24 Sept 2004 to 2 Dec 2008
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS RX 400H”

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 RX 400H”

2011 1 recall

Vehicle may loose power

Launched 5 August 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/076 Manufacturer ref. 1KBA-044

Defect
The Intelligent Power Module within the inverter system may fail. This will result in various warning lamps being illuminated. In most cases this will result in the vehicle entering the fail-safe mode resulting in limited power. In limited instances the fuse on the power supply circuit could blow resulting in the hybrid system stopping.
Remedy
Replacement of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) in the inverter assembly.
Vehicles affected
4,007 RX 400 vehicles
Built
24 Sept 2004 to 9 Aug 2006
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS RX 400H”

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 3 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Lexus RX 400. 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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