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With 50 currently licensed in the UK, the Lexus Rx is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Rx 5 stars in 2023, with 83% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £5,922 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £493/month or 74p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2023
Monthly Cost
£493
est. annual total
New From
£63,000
Euro NCAP tested the Rx in 2023 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
83%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
83%
Safety Assist
91%
There are 6 known DVSA recalls affecting the Lexus Rx. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/467
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Build dates: 2022-04-14 to 2025-09-01
R/2023/280
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
Build dates: 2023-02-10 to 2023-06-22
R/2013/104
It is possible that due to variations in the build specification of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) which includes the Insluted-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT's) the lead-based solder could be affected by abnormally higher operating temperatures. This could result in a degrading of the solder and eventually heat damage to the IGBT's. If this occurs then warning lights on the instrument panel will illuminate. However if the driver fails to heed these warnings or the main power supply fuse blows then the vehicle could stop without warning.
Build dates: 2006-04-04 to 2008-12-02
R/2013/104
It is possible that due to variations in the build specification of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) which includes the Insluted-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT's) the lead-based solder could be affected by abnormally higher operating temperatures. This could result in a degrading of the solder and eventually heat damage to the IGBT's. If this occurs then warning lights on the instrument panel will illuminate. However if the driver fails to heed these warnings or the main power supply fuse blows then the vehicle could stop without warning.
Build dates: 2004-09-24 to 2006-04-04
R/2011/150
Due to a none conformance to specification the front crankshaft pulley inner and outer rubber mounted section may separate. If the separation occurs noise will become apparent the ignition warning lamp may illuminate and in the worst case the power steering drive belt may detach from the pulley which will result in the driver having to significantly increase their effort to steer the vehicle especially at low speed.
Build dates: 2004-06-01 to 2005-03-31
+ 1 more recall. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Lexus Rx are estimated at around £5,922 per year, or £493 per month.
Fuel
£2,273
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£2,799
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Rx achieves a combined fuel economy of around 23.2 mpg (16.9 mpg urban, 30.1 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| RX | PETROL | 23.2 mpg | 3.0L |
| RX | PETROL | 34.9 mpg | 3.3L |
| RX | PETROL HYBRID | 34.9 mpg | 3.3L |
| RX | PETROL HYBRID | 37.1 mpg | 3.5L |
| RX | PETROL | 25.2 mpg | 3.5L |
| RX | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 35.7 mpg | 3.5L |
| RX 350H MY23 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 44.8 mpg | 2.5L |
| RX 350H MY24 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 44.8 mpg | 2.5L |
Starting from £63,000 new, a Lexus Rx typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% | £52,000 | −£11,000 |
| 2 years | 70% | £44,200 | −£18,800 |
| 3 years | 62% | £38,900 | −£24,100 |
| 4 years | 56% | £35,000 | −£28,000 |
| 5 years | 51% | £32,200 | −£30,800 |
| 6 years | 48% | £29,950 | −£33,050 |
| 7 years | 45% | £28,150 | −£34,850 |
| 8 years | 42% | £26,750 | −£36,250 |
| 9 years | 40% | £25,400 | −£37,600 |
| 10 years | 38% | £24,150 | −£38,850 |
There are currently 50 licensed and 6 SORN Rxs in the UK (56 total). This makes it a very rare vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Rx 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2023. It scored 83% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 83% for vulnerable road users, and 91% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Rx are estimated at around £5,922 per year (£493/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 6 known safety recalls affecting the Rx. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Rx starts from around £63,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 51% of its original value.
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