2000 Lexus RX recalls and problems
No recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Lexus RX.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Lexus RX recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Vehicle stalls when giving it gas then lunges forward all at once ….brake light is on
ON 7/26/2022 APPROX 8:00 AM I WAS DRIVING ON BRIGHTON CLOPTON RD WHEN THIS FLAT BED WRECKER WAS BACKING OUT ON HIGHWAY AND I WAS LOOKING DOWN TO MAKE SURE MY SPEEDOMETER WAS AT 30 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN I CRASHED INTO THIS BED OF THE WRECKER, (NOT ONE) AIRBAG DEPLOYED MY KNEES, SHINS, CHEST BONES , HURT LIKE CRAZY…
2000 RX300 DO NOT SHIFT INTO THE 3 GEAR WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 1 &2 BUT NOT 3. THE ENGINE SPEED IS HIGH AND DOESN'T SHIFT. WE HAVEN'T DRIVEN IT SINCE, TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO NEXT WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAVE THE SAME MAKE & MODEL AND HE'S HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS ALSO!
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 98,000 MILES. SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO EVERYONE WITH THIS CAR.
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
RX model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2010 RX has the most complaints (77). All Lexus RX years →
Questions
- Does the 2000 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Lexus RX as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus RX?
- Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (25 complaints), followed by air bags (1).
- How many 2000 Lexus RX complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 29 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 4, 2022.