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Lexus Tx 500h Safety
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 2025 Lexus TX 500h enters the market with a strong safety profile, evidenced by a computed NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. A significant highlight is its five-star rating in the side-impact crash test, a critical measure for occupant protection in SUVs. The frontal and rollover evaluations each earned four out of five stars; while respectable, these results prevent a clean sweep of perfect scores. Notably, the TX 500h has no recalls across its covered model years, a commendable achievement for a new platform. Owner complaints total 39, a low number given the vehicle's recent introduction. Of these, three complaints mention crashes and two cite injuries, though these remain unverified reports. The TX 500h merits a confident safety recommendation, with the understanding that its frontal and rollover performance, though solid, did not reach the highest possible rating.
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.