NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Lexus Rz 450e Safety Ratings
The 2023 Lexus Rz 450e scores 96 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 10 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e achieves a strong safety profile by every federal measure available, placing it within the Exceptional band of the NHTSA Safety Index with a score of 96/100. It secured a full five-star NHTSA overall rating. This model year also presents a clean recall record and a perfect avoidance-tech score.
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 96/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 139 SUVs from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e ranks 6 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 | 10 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 6 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e?
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e achieves an Exceptional Safety Index of 96 out of 100, a strong debut for this all-electric SUV. A key contributor to this high score is its defect record, earning 19.5 out of 20 points, driven primarily by a notable absence of recalls. For a first-year model, carrying no recall campaigns is an uncommon and commendable outcome. Crash protection for the RZ 450e accounts for 66 of a possible 70 points. This reflects perfect ratings from NHTSA in both frontal and side impact tests. The rollover assessment, however, yielded an 11 percent rollover risk, tempering the overall crash protection score slightly. The vehicle's avoidance technology scores a perfect 10 out of 10, recognizing the standard inclusion of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across all models.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e achieves a strong safety profile, earning five out of five stars overall in NHTSA's crash-test program. This electric SUV demonstrated exemplary performance in impact scenarios, securing five stars each for both frontal and side protection. The only deviation from a perfect score appeared in the rollover assessment, where the RZ 450e received four out of five stars, based on an 11 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18579
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e have any recalls?
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e 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, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e?
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints for this model year, all unverified allegations. The most frequently reported components are Electrical System and Unknown Or Other, each with three allegations, followed by Power Train with two. One alleged crash has been reported; no fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged.
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e?
Potential owners of a used 2023 Lexus RZ 450e should verify the vehicle's recall status with NHTSA. While no campaigns are currently active for this model year, recall campaigns can be initiated at any point. Ensuring all necessary recall remedies have been performed by a dealership remains a critical safety measure for any used vehicle acquisition.
- The 2023 RZ 450e is the launch year for this nameplate, meaning the 96/100 Safety Index is a first-year baseline with no prior-year figure to compare it against.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for this model year, producing a near-perfect defect record sub-score of 19.5 out of 20 within the Safety Index.
- The rollover category is the only NHTSA star rating below five, coming in at four stars with an 11 percent rollover risk, though the dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result.
- Ten unverified owner complaints are on file, with Electrical System and Unknown Or Other each accounting for three of those allegations, a pattern worth monitoring as the complaint record grows over time.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e places
The 2023 Lexus Rz 450e qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Lexus Rz 450e safety questions
Was the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e, 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 2023 Lexus Rz 450e crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e 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 2023 Lexus Rz 450e have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e 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 Rz 450e?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 10 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Lexus Rz 450e. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Rz 450e 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 Volvo Xc90 B5 | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18579), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus Rz 450e 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 6 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.