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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Lexus RX 350l

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
7Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LEXUS RX 350L

The Lexus RX 350L is the stretched, three-row variant of Lexus's best-selling luxury midsize SUV, slotting into a premium segment where families expect both refinement and peace of mind. Aimed at buyers who want the RX's polished road manners with room for six or seven passengers, it competes in a space where safety credentials matter as much as cabin quality.

VERDICT

The 2020 Lexus RX 350l earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the RX 350L as a polished, comfort-focused luxury SUV that prioritizes a serene driving experience and high-quality interior over outright performance or driving engagement. Most praise its refinement and standard safety technology suite, while noting that the added third row comes with some compromises in cargo flexibility and rear-seat access compared to purpose-built three-row rivals.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 18.2%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14711

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Lexus RX 350l at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsFuel System 4Gasoline 4Fuel/Propulsion System 2Unknown Or Other 1Electrical System 1Engine 1

Other RX 350l years

Rivals in SUV (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14711), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lexus Rx 350l 2020. Class rank 10 of 107 in SUV 2020. Methodology · Disclosure