NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Lexus RX 500h Safety Ratings
The 2023 Lexus RX 500h scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Lexus RX 500h earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. With zero recalls, zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA, and a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating, this model year presents a strong safety profile by every federal measure available.
The 2023 Lexus RX 500h SUV AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, based on NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 139 SUVs from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Lexus RX 500h ranks 29 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 | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 29 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Lexus RX 500h?
The 2023 Lexus RX 500h distinguishes itself with a complete federal safety scorecard. Its NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100 places it in the Exceptional band. This high score is particularly influenced by a perfect 20/20 in the defect record, reflecting zero recall campaigns. Avoidance technology also earned a perfect 10/10, due to standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. Crash protection contributed 61 of a possible 70 points to the overall Index. The NHTSA overall five-star rating is based on a perfect five-star side-crash result, though a four-star frontal rating and four-star rollover score temper the crash protection sub-score. The rollover risk is 16 percent with a No Tip dynamic result. The absence of owner complaints in the NHTSA database is also notable for a model year now available on the used market.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Lexus RX 500h perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Lexus RX 500h SUV AWD achieved an overall five out of five stars from NHTSA. Its side protection ratings stand out with a perfect five-star score. Frontal impact protection and rollover resistance each earned four out of five stars. The vehicle’s rollover risk is assessed at 16 percent, with the dynamic tip test recording a No Tip outcome.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18568
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Lexus RX 500h have any recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2023 Lexus RX 500h. There are zero NHTSA recall actions associated with this model year, meaning no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive warnings, and no remedy completion to verify. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as federal databases update continuously.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Lexus RX 500h?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2023 Lexus RX 500h. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file. No component categories have been flagged. Because no allegations exist in the federal database, there is nothing to characterize as an unverified consumer report at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Lexus RX 500h?
Shoppers should run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase, as federal records update after publication. Confirm any safety-related service was completed by the selling dealer or prior owner.
- The 2023 Lexus RX 500h carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a result that directly produces a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score in the NHTSA Safety Index for this model year.
- NHTSA's side-crash test produced a five-star result for this specific model year and body configuration, the strongest individual rating in the crash-test battery.
- Both the frontal crash and rollover ratings sit at four out of five stars for this model year, a distinction that separates the crash protection sub-score from a theoretical maximum and accounts for the gap between 61 and 70 points in that category.
- The NHTSA owner-complaint database contains zero filed reports for the 2023 RX 500h, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or component failures are currently associated with this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Lexus RX 500h places
The 2023 Lexus RX 500h qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Lexus RX 500h safety questions
Was the 2023 Lexus RX 500h crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Lexus RX 500h, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Lexus RX 500h crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Lexus RX 500h 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 2023 Lexus RX 500h have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Lexus RX 500h 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 2023 Lexus RX 500h?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Lexus RX 500h. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other RX 500h years
Rivals in SUV (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Early Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18568), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus RX 500h 2023.
- 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 29 of 139 in the SUV class for 2023.
- 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.