Does the 2004 Lexus RX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Lexus RX, the most recent reported on October 21, 2010 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus RX?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (12 complaints), followed by unknown or other (8).

How many 2004 Lexus RX complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 40 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Lexus RX recalls and problems

1 recall and 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Lexus RX.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2004 Lexus RX recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder

NHTSA campaign 10V499000 · reported October 21, 2010 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 728,544 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
The risk: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure12
Unknown or other8
Air bags6
Power train5
Exterior lighting4
Engine2
Seats2
Service brakes2
Vehicle speed control2
Wheels2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 28, 2026 · Unknown or other
Odometer reading in vehicle doesn't match information on carfax, zilocar, or title reading. Also sellers may have titled jumped vehicle. Recieved call from owner on title I recieved and she said that she had sold vehicle on 2/4/2026 to couple. I purchased vehicle on 2/13/2026 with her name on title. Odometer was…

Dec 2, 2025 · Air bags
Dashboard crack in 2024, that started on passenger side near air vent, expanded recently causing the "passenger air bag off" alert to light up and stay on continually. If I were to have a passenger at the time of an accident, the air bag might not deploy, which would be a safety issue. This could possibly lead to a…

Dec 18, 2023 · Steering
Power steering very stiff and difficult to steer vsc light on and air bags light goes on and off and unknown cause.

Feb 15, 2022 · Seats · fire reported
I was driving with the driver’s seat heater turned on. While I were traveling, I noticed that the seat heater was very hot, so I turned it off. I arrived at my destination and parked the vehicle for about two hours. I did not turn the seat heater back on when you returned to the vehicle. I was removing snow from the…

Jul 10, 2021 · Unknown or other
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 17TH OF JUNE 2021. I NOTICED THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED REALLY BAD. I DID RESEARCH ON THE LEXUS DASHBOARDS AND FOUND PREVIOUS RECALLS ON THE LEXUS DASHBAORDS INCLUDING THE 2004 RX330 MODELS. HOW CAN I GET THIS FIXED IF THE RECALL IS NOT LISTED FOR THE VIN NUMBER ON MY VEGICLE?

RX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	0	19	1	0
2002	0	12	3	0
2003	0	4	1	0
2004	1	40	1	1
2005	1	27	1	1
2006	1	32	1	2
2007	0	58	1	1

Across all years, the 2010 RX has the most complaints (77). All Lexus RX years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Lexus RX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Lexus RX, the most recent reported on October 21, 2010 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus RX?: Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (12 complaints), followed by unknown or other (8).
How many 2004 Lexus RX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 40 complaints report a crash and 1 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 February 28, 2026.