Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 Lexus RX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 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 2003 Lexus RX
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component30
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 7 | 23 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 20 |
| Air bags | 4 | 13 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 13 |
| Visibility | 3 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 7 |
| Equipment | 2 | 7 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
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 bought this vehicle from a private person and it look like it has odometer fraud. The odometer mark 85.555 miles but it really has around 185.555 miles or more not sure yet.”
- Visibility
“The contact owns a 2003 Lexus RX300. The contact stated that the HVAC system was inoperable. Additionally, the VSC and check engine warning lights were illuminated while starting the vehicle.”
- Vehicle speed control
“As I was driving the car started to speed up uncontrollably and would not slow down even with the brakes applied.”
Other Lexus RX model years
- 20073 recalls289 complaints
- 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
- 2003 ES0 recalls139 complaints
- 2003 IS0 recalls33 complaints
- 2003 GS0 recalls21 complaints
- 2003 LS0 recalls24 complaints
- 2003 GX2 recalls51 complaints
- 2003 LX3 recalls20 complaints
- 2003 SC4 recalls24 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2003 Lexus RX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2003 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 2003 Lexus RX?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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