NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Lexus RX 350 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Lexus RX 350 scores 89 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 17 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Lexus RX 350 has no recalls on file with NHTSA. This contributes to its NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, which places it in the Strong band. The five-star overall NHTSA crash rating further supports this assessment. Seventeen unverified owner complaints have been registered, but these do not detract from an otherwise solid safety profile for the 2025 RX 350.
The 2025 Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Lexus RX 350 ranks 76 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 89 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 17 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 76 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Lexus RX 350?
The 2025 Lexus RX 350 holds a Safety Index of 89/100, matching the 2024 model year exactly and confirming that the Strong band standing did not erode between generations. The index breakdown tells a precise story: crash protection contributed 61 of a possible 70 points, avoidance technology earned a perfect 10 out of 10 reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, and the defect record component added 17.5 out of 20. That last figure is meaningful because zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, a clean record for a vehicle only one year into its life cycle. The 17 reported complaints spread across several components, with Electrical System allegations leading at five reports and two reports each touching Air Bags and Forward Collision Avoidance. The Forward Collision Avoidance complaints are worth noting given that the system is a core piece of the perfect avoidance-tech score. None of these allegations have been confirmed as defects by NHTSA. The five-star overall crash rating, anchored by a five-star side result, is the headline figure buyers should weigh alongside the zero-recall baseline when evaluating this specific model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Lexus RX 350 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Lexus RX 350 AWD SUV achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side protection tests were a standout, also receiving a perfect five out of five stars. Frontal crash protection was rated at four stars. In rollover assessments, the RX 350 AWD earned four stars, with NHTSA reporting a 16 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20234
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Lexus RX 350 have any recalls?
The 2025 Lexus RX 350 carries zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check through NHTSA's recall database, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Lexus RX 350?
Seventeen unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently cited components are the Electrical System (5 reports), Unknown or Other (4), Service Brakes (3), and Engine (3). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
17 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Lexus RX 350?
The 2025 Lexus RX 350 has no open recalls on file. While this is encouraging, buyers of any used vehicle should verify the VIN with NHTSA's free recall lookup tool. This ensures all recall campaigns are addressed before purchase, as new filings can occur after a car is on the market.
- The 2025 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file, a notably clean defect record for a vehicle this early in its market life.
- NHTSA awarded this specific model year a five-star overall rating, with side protection at five stars and both frontal and rollover protection at four stars, producing a crash-protection sub-score of 61 out of 70 in the Safety Index.
- Two of the 17 unverified owner complaints reported to NHTSA specifically allege issues with the Forward Collision Avoidance system, the same technology that earned a perfect 10 out of 10 in the avoidance-tech portion of the Safety Index.
- The Safety Index of 89 out of 100 is unchanged from the 2024 model year, meaning this generation has not introduced measurable safety regression or improvement relative to its immediate predecessor.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Lexus RX 350 places
The 2025 Lexus RX 350 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Lexus RX 350 safety questions
Was the 2025 Lexus RX 350 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Lexus RX 350, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Lexus RX 350 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Lexus RX 350 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Lexus RX 350 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Lexus RX 350 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Lexus RX 350?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 17 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Lexus RX 350. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other RX 350 years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20234), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus RX 350 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 76 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.