MODEL
Lexus Tx 550h+
NHTSA safety across every Lexus Tx 550h+ model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Lexus Tx 550h+ we cover (2024 to 2026), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 3 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Lexus TX 550h+ is a plug-in hybrid three-row luxury SUV aimed squarely at families who want premium refinement without sacrificing practicality. Slotting into the upper tier of the competitive luxury midsize SUV segment, it targets buyers who prioritize a polished, electrified driving experience alongside genuine passenger and cargo space. It is one of Lexus's boldest recent entries into the full-family luxury space.
From a safety standpoint, the 2024-2025 Lexus TX 550h+ presents a picture that is encouraging in some respects but carries a meaningful gap at its center: NHTSA has not crash-tested this model in either year we cover. That means no star ratings, no Safety Index score, and no independent government validation of how this SUV performs in a real-world collision. For a vehicle positioned as a family hauler, that absence is worth taking seriously when you are making a purchase decision. On the positive side, the TX 550h+ carries zero recalls across the 2024-2025 model years, which is a genuinely clean record for a relatively new nameplate. Lexus has not had to call owners back for any known manufacturing or design defect, and that matters. Owner complaints to NHTSA total 39 across both years, a modest number for a vehicle of this profile. Within those, three involve reported crashes and two involve reported injuries. These are unverified allegations, but shoppers should monitor the complaint database as ownership numbers grow. The bottom line: the TX 550h+ arrives with a spotless recall record and a low complaint volume, but the lack of any NHTSA crash-test data leaves a genuine blind spot. Until federal testing catches up, safety-focused buyers should treat the crash performance as an open question, not an answered one.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally find the TX 550h+ to be a well-composed and refined luxury SUV, praising its upscale cabin materials, smooth plug-in hybrid powertrain, and composed ride quality. Most note that interior comfort and technology integration are strong suits, though some point to a large footprint that can feel cumbersome in tighter settings. Overall, professional opinion positions it as a premium, comfort-forward choice in the three-row luxury segment.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 or 2025 TX 550h+ in any category, meaning there are no star ratings to reference. Buyers cannot rely on federal crash-test scores when evaluating this vehicle's structural safety performance.
- The TX 550h+ has zero recalls across both model years we cover, a clean record that suggests Lexus has not identified any systematic safety defects requiring a corrective campaign since launch.
- Owner complaints to NHTSA total 39 across 2024-2025, with 3 reported crashes and 2 reported injuries noted among those filings. These are unverified allegations, but the complaint database is worth monitoring as the ownership base expands.
- Because crash-test data is absent and the model is still relatively new, safety-conscious shoppers should check the NHTSA database regularly for any newly submitted complaints or recall notices, and consider whether third-party testing from IIHS may fill some of the data gap.
Most-recalled year on record: 2026 Lexus Tx 550h+ with 3 recalls.