NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Lexus RX 500h Safety Ratings
The 2024 Lexus RX 500h scores 90 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Lexus RX 500h achieves a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This, combined with a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100, places the vehicle in the Exceptional safety band. Its profile is further bolstered by the absence of recalls and a single owner complaint on file. These factors indicate a robust safety performance for the model year.
The 2024 Lexus RX 500h received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Lexus RX 500h ranks 41 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 | 90 / 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 | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 41 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Lexus RX 500h?
The 2024 Lexus RX 500h presents an almost unblemished safety profile, achieving a Safety Index of 90 out of 100. This places it firmly in the Exceptional band, a notable distinction driven primarily by an outstanding defect record. The vehicle reports a clean slate of zero recalls and only one unverified owner complaint regarding the electrical system, resulting in a defect record subscore of 19 out of 20. Its crash protection, assessed at 61 out of 70, shows a strong but not perfect performance. The RX 500h earned four stars for frontal impact and four stars for rollover resistance. Side impact protection received a full five-star rating. The 16 percent rollover risk, coupled with a "No Tip" dynamic outcome, indicates robust stability. Standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control contribute to a perfect 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology. The one-point decline in the overall Safety Index from the 2023 model's 91/100 reflects minor shifts in subscore mechanics rather than a deterioration in safety performance.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Lexus RX 500h perform in crash tests?
For the 2024 model year, the Lexus RX 500h achieves an overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA. Its side protection registered the highest possible score, earning five stars. Frontal impact protection received four stars. The RX 500h's rollover resistance was also rated at four stars, with a 16 percent rollover risk identified and a "No Tip" outcome in the dynamic test. All categories are fully rated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19414
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Lexus RX 500h have any recalls?
The 2024 Lexus RX 500h has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as new campaigns can be opened after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Lexus RX 500h?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2024 Lexus RX 500h, filed under the Electrical System category and alleging a fire incident. No crashes, injuries, or deaths are reported. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Lexus RX 500h?
The 2024 Lexus RX 500h currently shows no recalls on file with the NHTSA. While this suggests a solid initial offering, used-market purchasers must remain vigilant; recall campaigns can be initiated at any point, and verifying the completion of any future remedy is a critical safety measure.
- The 2024 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, giving it a near-perfect defect-record subscore of 19 out of 20 in the MotorCaliber Index.
- NHTSA's side-impact test awarded five stars for this model year, while frontal and rollover protection each scored four stars, with rollover risk at 16 percent and a No Tip dynamic result.
- The Safety Index fell one point from the 2023 model year's 91 to 90, a narrow shift that keeps both years in the Exceptional band and does not reflect any new safety defect for 2024.
- Only one owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging an electrical system fire. This is an unverified allegation and not an established fact, but used-market buyers should monitor NHTSA's complaint database for any pattern that emerges over time.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Lexus RX 500h places
The 2024 Lexus RX 500h qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Lexus RX 500h safety questions
Was the 2024 Lexus RX 500h crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Lexus RX 500h, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 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 2024 Lexus RX 500h crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 2024 Lexus RX 500h have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Lexus RX 500h?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2024 Lexus RX 500h. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19414), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus RX 500h 2024.
- 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 41 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.