Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Lexus RX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2002 Lexus RX
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component105
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 43 | 41 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 15 |
| Air bags | 12 | 11 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 3 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“I want to raise concern about the safety issue and health issues relating to the new LED headlights on cars now. In the morning and evenings, I regularly encounter these extremely bright headlights.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2002 Lexus RX300. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light flashed on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“The system component that malfunctioned was the Fuel Tank Overfill Check Valve, also referred to the Rollover Valve located in the top of the gas tank.”
Other Lexus RX model years
- 20066 recalls253 complaints
- 20054 recalls194 complaints
- 20046 recalls327 complaints
- 20030 recalls29 complaints
- 20020 recalls100 complaints
- 20010 recalls188 complaints
- 20000 recalls245 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2002 ES2 recalls180 complaints
- 2002 IS0 recalls40 complaints
- 2002 GS0 recalls17 complaints
- 2002 LS0 recalls37 complaints
- 2002 LX1 recall5 complaints
- 2002 SC4 recalls47 complaints
- 2003 GX2 recalls51 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2002 Lexus RX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2002 Lexus RX. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Lexus RX?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 43 complaints out of 105 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 21 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Lexus RX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
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