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Lexus Rz 300e Safety
NHTSA safety across every Lexus Rz 300e model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Lexus Rz 300e we cover (2024 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Lexus RZ 300e is a fully electric luxury compact SUV aimed at premium buyers who want zero-emission driving without sacrificing refinement or safety. Sitting at the quieter, more composed end of the EV segment, the RZ 300e targets discerning shoppers who prioritize a polished ownership experience and expect Lexus-grade attention to detail in every dimension, including how well the vehicle protects them.
The 2024 Lexus RZ 300e achieves an exceptional safety profile, marked by a perfect 100 out of 100 Safety Index score. This places it in the highest tier for the model year. The federal crash-test results reinforce this assessment, with the RZ 300e earning 5 out of 5 stars in both frontal and side impact protection. Notably, NHTSA did not issue a rollover rating for this model. Shoppers seeking a complete set of test results should be aware of this omission, though its absence does not inherently indicate a safety concern. Perhaps most striking is the vehicle's regulatory record. The 2024 RZ 300e, across both 2024 and 2025 model years, has no recalls reported to date. This is an uncommon distinction for any vehicle, particularly for a relatively recent platform. Furthermore, owner complaints remain minimal, totaling just 7 across both model years. These unverified allegations include one reported crash, with no reported fires, injuries, or fatalities. The RZ 300e's clean regulatory slate and robust crash-test performance present a compelling safety case for this compact luxury electric vehicle.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Lexus RZ 300e as a refined, serene luxury EV that delivers a composed and premium cabin experience consistent with the Lexus brand. Most praise its build quality and smooth ride character, while some note that its driving range and charging ecosystem face stiffer competition from rivals in the growing luxury electric SUV segment.
- The 2024 RZ 300e earned a perfect NHTSA Safety Index score of 100 out of 100, placing it in the top Exceptional band, supported by 5-star frontal and 5-star side crash-test results.
- Rollover protection was not rated by NHTSA across the covered model years, so shoppers who weigh that specific metric will not find a star score to compare against competitors.
- Zero recalls have been issued across both the 2024 and 2025 model years, which is a notably clean regulatory record for a newer platform and reflects well on Lexus's manufacturing and quality-control processes.
- Owner complaints are very low at just 7 across both model years, with only one reported crash and no reported fires, injuries, or deaths among those unverified allegations, suggesting early real-world safety concerns are minimal.