NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV Safety Ratings
The 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV scores 96 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 2026 Lexus RZ 450e BEV establishes an exceptional safety profile, achieving a NHTSA Safety Index of 96 out of 100. This places it firmly in the top tier for its segment. Federal metrics underscore this assessment: the model year registers a clean recall record, with zero complaints filed to date, and near-perfect NHTSA crash-test scores across all evaluated categories. These results reflect a robust design commitment to occupant protection.
The 2026 Lexus RZ 450e BEV SUV AWD received a 5-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 96/100 based exclusively on NHTSA federal data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 143 SUVs from 2026 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV ranks 16 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 | 96 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 16 of 143 SUVs tested for 2026 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV?
A perfect 20/20 defect record anchors the 2026 Lexus RZ 450e BEV's debut in federal safety assessments. This new model year launches with zero recalls and zero owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The vehicle earns an overall 96/100 Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band, MotorCaliber's highest classification. The RZ 450e BEV demonstrates robust crash protection, contributing 66 out of a possible 70 points to its Safety Index. This is reflected in the 5-star overall, 5-star frontal, and 5-star side crash-test ratings published by NHTSA. Its only category not achieving the maximum 5 stars is rollover, where it earned a 4-star rating, accounting for the four-point difference in the crash protection score. A full 10/10 points were awarded for avoidance technology, indicating that forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are standard features. For a vehicle establishing its safety profile, these results represent a genuinely strong opening position.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV perform in crash tests?
The 2026 Lexus RZ 450e BEV achieved a 5-star overall rating from NHTSA, demonstrating strong performance in crash protection. Both frontal and side impact tests yielded perfect 5-star scores. The rollover assessment presents a relative weakness, with 4 out of 5 stars, yet the dynamic tip test indicated no tip, and the vehicle's calculated rollover risk is 11 percent.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21634
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV have any recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Lexus RZ 450e BEV. There are zero active recall actions, meaning no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories apply. Shoppers should still verify their specific VIN through the official NHTSA recall database, as campaigns can be issued at any point after a model enters the market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV?
Zero owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2026 Lexus RZ 450e BEV. No top components, no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities appear in the federal database. Because this is a current-model-year vehicle, the complaint record remains early and may grow over time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV?
The 2026 RZ 450e BEV has no open recalls at this time. Shoppers should verify the recall status of any specific vehicle by running its VIN through the NHTSA portal, as new campaigns can be issued at any time.
- The 2026 RZ 450e BEV scores 5 stars in both the NHTSA frontal and side crash categories, the maximum achievable in each discipline under federal testing.
- The rollover rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with an 11 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result on the dynamic test, is the only score below the maximum and the primary reason the crash-protection sub-score sits at 66/70 rather than a perfect 70.
- Zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints are on file for this model year, producing a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score, though the complaint record is still early given the vehicle's current-year status.
- All three key crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard equipment on this model year, earning the full 10/10 avoidance-tech sub-score.
RANKINGSWhere the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV places
The 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 96 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 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 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 10.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV 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 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Lexus Rz 450e BEV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Rivals in SUV (2026)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus Rz 350e BEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus Rz 550e BEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander MHEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 21634), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus Rz 450e BEV 2026.
- 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 16 of 143 in the SUV class for 2026.
- 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.