NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Lexus RX 500h Safety Ratings
The 2025 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 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Lexus RX 500h achieves a robust safety showing across all federal metrics, reflected in its Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100. This model year distinguishes itself with a clean recall record and a perfect score in avoidance technology evaluations.
The 2025 Lexus RX 500h received a five-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100 based on NHTSA federal safety 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 500h ranks 58 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 | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 58 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Lexus RX 500h?
An absence of recalls defines the 2025 Lexus RX 500h's safety profile. With zero recall campaigns issued for this model year, its defect record component earns a full 20/20 in the NHTSA Safety Index. This clean slate, coupled with a complaint file showing just one unverified visibility allegation and no reported injuries, presents an unusually uncluttered picture in federal data. The 2025 RX 500h advances the NHTSA Safety Index to 91/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. This one-point gain from the 2024 model's 90/100, while modest, demonstrates a continued high standard. Crash protection contributes 61 of a possible 70 points; this reflects solid performance, though not perfect. The vehicle achieved a four-star frontal crash rating and a four-star rollover rating, while side-impact tests yielded a five-star result. Avoidance technology scores a perfect 10/10, supported by standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Lexus RX 500h perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Lexus RX 500h achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, anchored by a perfect five-star performance in the side-crash test. Frontal crash protection was rated at four stars. The RX 500h also received four stars for rollover protection, with a 16 percent rollover risk identified, although it registered a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20236
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Lexus RX 500h have any recalls?
The 2025 Lexus RX 500h has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check before purchase, as campaigns can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Lexus RX 500h?
NHTSA has received one consumer complaint for the 2025 Lexus RX 500h, targeting the Visibility component. That single report alleges no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. These are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been confirmed as defects.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Lexus RX 500h?
The 2025 Lexus RX 500h currently shows no open recall campaigns. However, prospective owners should confirm any vehicle's recall status by VIN lookup through NHTSA's database. This practice remains advisable for any used vehicle transaction, as recall campaigns may be initiated after a sale, and verifying remedy completion is a critical safety step for any buyer.
- The 2025 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, earning a perfect 20/20 defect-record component score in the NHTSA Safety Index and distinguishing it from model years that carry open or unresolved campaigns.
- NHTSA's side-crash test produced a five-star result for the 2025 RX 500h, while frontal and rollover protection each landed at four stars, meaning the crash-protection component score of 61/70 reflects real variation across test modes rather than uniform performance.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this model year, contributing to a full 10/10 avoidance-tech score in the Safety Index.
- Only one consumer complaint has been filed with NHTSA for this model year, alleging a visibility issue with no reported crashes, injuries, or deaths; that figure represents an exceptionally thin complaint file for a vehicle in active use.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Lexus RX 500h places
The 2025 Lexus RX 500h qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Lexus RX 500h safety questions
Was the 2025 Lexus RX 500h crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 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 2025 Lexus RX 500h crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Lexus RX 500h have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2025 Lexus RX 500h?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2025 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 (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 20236), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus RX 500h 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 58 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.