2023 Lexus RZ: common problems and reliability
11 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 RZ?The 2023 Lexus RZ has 11 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Lexus RZ vehicles (US, public record).
Is 2023 a good year for the RZ?
Across the 4 RZ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 11 (2023) to 18 (2026). With 11 complaints, the 2023 RZ sits about the same as the model's median of 11.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 RZ
visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system
Campaign 25V577000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
back over prevention:display function
Campaign 25V744000Toyota 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."
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between satisfaction with the vehicle's core attributes and significant disappointment with its electric powertrain capabilities.
Owner insights cover all generations of the RZ. See the full RZ owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used RZ listings typically run $33,143–$44,400.
Other RZ model years
Compare every RZ year side by side to see how 2023 ranks against the rest.
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