MODEL
Lexus Tx 500h
NHTSA safety across every Lexus Tx 500h model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Lexus Tx 500h we cover (2024 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 91 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2024 at 84. 3 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Lexus TX 500h is a three-row hybrid SUV slotting into the brand's flagship people-mover role, aimed squarely at premium family buyers who want luxury, space, and electrified efficiency under one roof. Introduced for the 2024 model year, it competes in the upper tier of midsize luxury SUVs and carries Lexus's reputation for refinement into genuinely large-family territory.
The Lexus TX 500h presents a reassuring safety picture for a relatively new nameplate. Its best NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100 for the 2025 model year lands it in the Exceptional band, a strong debut for any vehicle. Crash-test results show a perfect five stars in the side-impact category, which is where modern SUV occupants face some of the gravest real-world risks. The frontal and rollover ratings both come in at four out of five stars, which is solid but leaves a small gap from a clean sweep. Shoppers should note that four-star frontal performance is respectable, not alarming, but it is worth acknowledging when comparing against competitors that have earned a full five. Perhaps the most striking data point here is the recall count: zero across both covered model years. For a brand-new platform entering production, that is a meaningful signal of manufacturing discipline. Owner complaints stand at 39 total across the coverage window, a modest figure for a vehicle this new. Among those, three involve reported crashes and two involve reported injuries. These are unverified allegations, as NHTSA notes, but they are worth monitoring as the ownership base grows. On balance, the TX 500h earns a confident safety recommendation, with the caveat that frontal and rollover scores leave modest room for improvement.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the TX 500h for its upscale interior, composed ride, and the added practicality of a genuine third row in a Lexus package. Most find the hybrid powertrain smooth and well-integrated. Some note that the infotainment system and driving dynamics do not fully match European luxury-SUV rivals, but overall sentiment toward the model is clearly positive.
- The 2025 TX 500h earned a 91 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band, which is among the stronger scores in the premium three-row SUV segment.
- Side-impact crash protection is rated a perfect five out of five stars, while frontal and rollover protection each score four out of five, so the vehicle is not a clean sweep and frontal performance in particular is worth comparing against rivals.
- Zero recalls have been issued across the 2024 and 2025 model years, a notable achievement for a platform that only entered production recently and a positive indicator of build-process quality.
- Owner complaints total 39 across both covered model years, including three reported crashes and two reported injuries. These are unverified allegations per NHTSA, but shoppers should check the complaint database periodically as the ownership pool expands.
Most-recalled year on record: 2026 Lexus Tx 500h with 3 recalls.