7 Problems With The 2023 Lexus RX That You Must Know About NOW!

7 Problems With The 2023 Lexus RX That You Must Know About NOW!
The Lexus RX has long remained a great choice for buyers in the market looking for a well-appointed luxury SUV, especially one focused more on comfort than performance. But as the RX model from Lexus is generally regarded as a reliable SUV, it’s far from perfect, and car experts have pointed out features that should be noted. Keep watching this video to find out what they are…
Missing the V-6
With the sweet V-6 engine no longer available, the available hybrid powertrain is now your best option in the 2023 RX engine lineup. Combining a 2.5-liter gas engine with an electric motor for a system total of 246 horsepower, the hybrid feels notably more responsive than the base turbo four-cylinder, and is nearly as quick. Better still is an estimated improvement in combined fuel economy of 12 mpg compared to the base engine.
The world is changing, so we understand the logic behind Lexus joining its competitors in going for a greener turbo four-cylinder engine in place of the old V-6 for better fuel economy and lower emissions. In this case, however, the switch takes away one of the best qualities about the RX, replacing a smooth, refined powertrain with a coarse-sounding turbo 2.4-liter four-cylinder. What’s worse is that the power delivery is inconsistent, with noticeable acceleration lag, unlike the more linear delivery experienced from previous V6 models..
Ride Stability
Being a bigger SUV, the body roll is noticeable but not alarming. It’s never going to ride like a McLaren or Lotus, but you will feel some bouncing on the offset ups and downs, but at the same time not enough to feel queasy. Its softness carries over to the brakes, which seem to have a spongy pedal with lots of travel. It certainly doesn't encourage sporty driving like a BMW X5 does, and it feels heavy and ponderous by comparison.
Fuel Economy Hasn’t Improved Much…
The front-wheel-drive of the all new 2023 Lexus RX is estimated to return 25 mpg in the city as well as highway driving along with 24 mpg with all-wheel drive. Now that's an improvement of 1 mpg over last year's V6. The RX 350h hybrid will see much more significant gains and is said to be at 36 mpg combined, which is an improvement of 6 mpg from its predecessor and it is most likely the most fuel-efficient midsize SUV on the market for 2023. But not all the data is in yet. Also, the RX 500h is rated at a very respectable 27 mpg combined.
While the new four-cylinder does save fuel compared to the old V-6, it’s not all that much. The 1 or 2 mpg increase in combined fuel economy is certainly welcomed overall, but is the small difference worth the loss of the V6 engine? It’s likely many Lexus buyers would think not.
Aggressive Driver Monitoring
The 2023 RX features the new Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite. This includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, motorcycle detection, and intersection support. It also has lane departure alert with steering assist and all-speed adaptive cruise control with curve speed management. The available Advanced Park feature on the 2023 Lexus RX provides automated assistance with parallel parking, backup parking, and forward-facing parking.
The available driver monitor system is designed to make sure drivers stay alert and sound an alarm if it detects behavior that could indicate trouble. It’s a great feature on paper, but many car experts found the one featured in the 2023 Lexus RX to be overly aggressive, beeping and sounding alerts even when we were alert and paying attention. This could certainly detract from the peaceful driving experience that Lexus are known to offer.
Interior Issues
The old RX's interior was nice enough, but some materials needed to match the quality of others. The redesigned model makes the overall quality more consistent, and everything you see and touch has an upscale feel. A nice detail in the new cabin is available suede door panel inserts, which create a unique look and are standard on upper trims.
A longer wheelbase is said to make for a roomier cabin, but that might depend on who you ask and how the RX is equipped. The redesign slightly lowers overall height, combined with an available panoramic moonroof that can intrude on headroom for rear-seat passengers. Taller folks in the back might find they have to recline the seat backs to avoid making contact with the roof.
Moreover, loading a car seat into the second row of the RX should be easy thanks to easily reachable anchor points and the individually reclining rear seatbacks, but its not. The door pockets, front and rear, are large but aren't lined with felt, and so smaller items rattle around.
Overall, the Lexus RX is a brilliant car.
Learn more about what makes it such a great SUV: • Top 10 Reasons To Buy ...
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[@motorfuture2023]

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[@danawpl4094]

Add the fact that the touchscreen is an issue my 2023 rx touchscreen stopped working after 4 weeks! kzbin.info5xQ4VNzTAJk?feature=share

[@BostjanTroha-Karo]

Is there an option to block Motor Future videos? That's what I'm looking for.

[@bruneljoseph2317]

you talked about BMW X5 like they are good cars, i purchased two, the first one started giving me problems after 3 years exactly after 5 years so many sensors problems and other things i made a big mistake i got another one i drove it for 3 years before i switched to Mercedes I had some problems too but better than the BMW (trash) i recently got the rx 500H I never feel so comfortable like that and it has power when you need it. the drive is way better than the 6 cylinder because we still have the 2022 rx 350 6 cylinder which i don't like to drive . i

[@dangremillion]

The best thing about this Lexus is that it is NOT a BMW, Mercedes, or Audi, which can be money pits. Been there, done that. THanks but no thanks. My new RX350 is a delight.

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

As long as you live in Europe and Asia and gets a japanese built version. The Americans just get American built crap.

[@BasilMinhas]

@@svein-haraldribland8559The RX and Rav4 for North America are built in Canada though

[@jml9550]

My 2017 ES was built in the US. 6 years of driving, not a single issue.

[@jeffringer7527]

@@jml9550 That actually makes sense because the Toyota plants are all run on the same TPS production methods. The workers all have to follow the same processes, the materials meet the same standards, and they follow the same blueprints. Where workers call home have little to do with quality so long as the workforce is stable.

[@jml9550]

@@jeffringer7527 yep. And the Kentucky plant/crew are quite experienced.

[@G.Becerril559]

This title should be "7 Problems haters have with the RX350"

[@8xus_]

Yeah, its almost impossible to hate lexus

[@javigasbot]

GREAT ANSWER RIGHT THERE ,,MATE....

[@samsacalis805]

We bought the 2023 RX350 Luxury. This is such a useless review. 4 cylinder is fine, 0 false alarms on them, interior is amazing, safety features are great, we're getting 25mpg in the city (non hybrid) and averaged 32mpg on the hwy. Towing, lol. Everyone knows, you buy this for toyota reliability, luxury, and the ability to have a vehicle that will outlast its competitors. Ive owned German cars for years, and the minute they hit 40-60k miles, get ready for a ton of maintenance randomly popping up. Lexus, all day

[@joerogan8723]

What fuel grade do you use? I’ve seen mixed reviews about 91vs87 . Thanks

[@aravindb9736]

Is skoda kodiaq reliable ?

[@samsacalis805]

@@joerogan8723 We simply run premium in it. Ive read into the regular vs mid grade, but having owned a few turbo vehicles, its always been less problematic to run them on Premium (be it 91 or 93, whatever you have in your area).

[@LexxLuther100]

Can’t use regular gas in this car like the V6, gotta put 93 for that turbo 4. And towing in the older model was way better

[@QUEENSBRIDGE_10TH_ST231]

I bought a 2022 RX 350 F Sport because I wanted the V6 engine and I like the sharper body lines compared to the 2023.

[@iTheShirt]

I pulled up next to someone with the new RX. I drive the 2016 RX. I had a chance to ask him about his impressions while his lady was getting drinks. He was not thrilled. He said the car sounds like plastic and feels the same. The trim he had was very nice with lots of options from what I saw. Looked beautiful. But for someone with such a nice car to be so disappointed after driving the 2019 RX, says a lot to me. He did not look like he was happy with his purchase and said twice that he wanted to go back to the 2019 if he could.

[@virginiamovingsolutions7185]

I am in the process of a manufacture buy back. I purchased a RX 500h F Sport in March. I live in Va and had to go to Philadelphia to get this car. I drove it back, no problems.... Three days later it started throwing codes about hybrid malfunctions. Took it to the local dealer, they had it for 3 days and said they said they called Lexus and they couldn't find the issue. They cleared it and returned to me. 12 days later, I was driving down I-95, the car lost ALOT of power, and it threw 6 different codes. I pulled off to then side of the highway got it towed to the same dealership.... 4 days later I got a TEXT telling me the car needed a completely new transmission. I filed a lemon dispute on the car. Lexus just agreed to buy back the car and will replace with a new one. Its been a nightmare. A $75k nightmare!!

[@8xus_]

Dude described jaguar land rover in one paragraph

[@jehg82]

@@8xus_ 🤣😂 sooo true!

[@LeeMize]

@virginiamovingsolutions7185 My 500h has been amazing. How is your replacement?

[@miscell24]

@@8xus_Haha! I just traded my 2022 Range Rover Sport HST for the 2024 Lexus RX 500H. A lot of issues with the Range smh. Had to get something more reliable. Loving the Lexus so far!

[@francoisrochette3808]

One major problem with this new generation RX for those who live in area who has winter is that the design of the front doors goes way below the floor of the car and it's collect all debris from the road. The result is during winter the inside of the doors at the bottom (the huge portion that goes under the floor) is full with snow, ice, calcium, sands. Absolutely terrible it looks awful when you open the doors to go in the car. We hated that on our RX 2023.

[@sjrp]

When I heard of the end of the V6, immediately went to trade in my 10 year old 450h to get a used 2019. In 10 more years I’ll see whether Lexus has learned anything

[@KM15-13]

Me too. Waited for the debut of the 2023. Nixed the v6 was a deal breaker plus the hood looks like it should be on a truck. I worked hard to find the 2022 in my color. The last of the v6. All those changes for 1 MPG gain. SMH. Traded a 2013.

[@EKQ32-NICU]

I purchased the copper crest 350 RX luxury model and love it. I gave my 2009 Lexus RX 350 to my young nephew and he loves it. I’ll miss it, but it’s time to move on. Great car, well made and extremely reliable.

[@joerogan8723]

What grade fuel are you using? Thanks

[@EKQ32-NICU]

Premium

[@kumailhssn3206]

Bro i don’t care about the flaws just look at it it’s beautiful 🔥

[@PipenFalzy]

The 4 is faster and lighter than the v6. I find it funny that people want loud exhaust but are bothered by a slightly louder engine than the v6. All the alerters are not as bad as they say. It does not go off as much as people say unless they are actually bad drivers. Front grill is so much better than the older models. I don't get grills that actual make there way up on to the hood of the car, that to me looks ugly. I find also the car is not under powered with 275 hp. The power is there when you need it. Best of all the car is actually reliable. Which is more than I can say for all the other cars like Porsche, BMW, Mercedes.. Those cars may be fun to drive but you will continue to pay for that fun over and over again...

[@miscell24]

Yeah I laugh at people complaining about the 4. If they need a lot of power, just get the 500H. I traded my 2022 Range Rover Sport HST which had a 395HP supercharged V6 for the 2024 RX 500H, and don’t miss the V6 one bit! The 500H is just as quick, yet much smoother and planted

[@trint.351]

I just bought a 350 Premium+ last week. It was made in Japan and the quality is great all around. I didn’t have any issues with power or refinement. Love it. The only thing I don’t like is somehow it looks smaller than the last generation and at a glance could have been mistaken for an NX! 😂

[@ne2785]

YES I was shocked how small it looks in person😂

[@k.w5804]

Aren't the Rx and Nx both made in Canada now? Been waiting for our 350h ultra luxury but no news yet.

[@Kingnumber-nd9cl]

Thats probably because its switched to the TNGA platform (same with the NX i think). Oddly specific, but how is the brake pedal placement? Because I currently own a '20 rx450h and the brake pedal is positioned higher than the gas pedal, a pain for long roadtrips. Also is there much road/wind noise at highway speeds?

[@trint.351]

@@k.w5804 Nah, some are still made in Japan, especially the non-AWD trims.

[@trint.351]

@@Kingnumber-nd9cl The placements seem okay. not much road/wind noise at all. Note that mine is the made in Japan version.

[@kendallhughes7507]

Prefer the 2020-2022 RX350, that *V6* really makes a difference IMHO

[@mls.design]

Where are the issues? I don’t see any, especially compared to all the mostly German competitors. It’s something you buy and not lease.

[@jamesday7344]

Took my 22 out in the snow and ice this morning (purchased in June) really am enjoying it. Had my last vehicle for 13 years and just now getting over the sticker shock. Good day to all

[@jml9550]

Yep. Wrote a $51K check last Sunday on my wife’s 2024 NX350h. I still can’t get over it. 😊

[@NMac-hy7do]

He forgot the 2023 uses premium gas now, where the years prior 2016-2022 used unleaded gas.

[@charlieb893]

That was another reason that i went with the 2022 vs the 2023... Reg vs Prem.. a no brainer.

[@henrymandell2947]

Dealer recommended premium strongly on my 2020 RX

[@thrash123ful]

What if you cover the the camera behind the steering wheel so it not spying on you and beeping?

[@jimo680]

Shame. The world isn't changing; you guys are. People still want and need the same thing. Reliability and sound engineering. Sorry to see the v6 go. I can take the lexus 350 off my list after 2022.

[@Resist_Oppression]

100% spot on with the body roll, brake pedal feel and the annoying advanced safety features. I've had the vehicle phantom brake when nothing was in my lane numerous times. Made an appt to have it checked next week. It's very comfortable, but the brakes and rotors definitely need an upgrade for its weight.

[@tryan715]

The driver monitoring alert system (agreeably annoying) takes maybe a minute to disable in the settings. And it never bothers you again. Why didn’t you mention that?

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

End of the day, it should work. Your paying for something that should help you, and does in other cars, but you have to permanently turn it off?

[@tryan715]

@@justSTUMBLEDupon it’s not permanent. You can leave it active if you want. But if you drive with your hand at 12:00 like I do, I would turn it off. If you don’t, leave it on. And it doesn’t beep. A little notification pops up, either on the HUD or the panel (if you have the HUD disabled). It just seems nitpicking to list this as a problem when it’s such a minor thing to take care of.

[@thedude2897]

My wife bought one and doesn't have any issues with it.

[@hjkayne]

​​​@@tryan715 how do you take care of this steering wheel pop up & where do you disable it in the settings... my hands are all over the wheel when I drive. Thanks

[@javigasbot]

@@thedude2897 AND THE BEST THING IS THAT SHE WON´T HAVE ANY ISSUE AT ALL!!!! CONGRATS TO HER AND YOU....

[@VirtuouswomanRealtor]

Love my 2023 Lexus 350. Yes it is a 4 cylinder, with turbo. Yes, it may sound like a Honda starting out for a few seconds, BUT once it gets past the “push off” it gets up and coast. I personally cannot tell I am driving a 4 cylinder. I have owned v6 & v8. The ride is so smooth. I have no complaints. ❤

[@alexvieira1758]

Purchase a vehicle that used to be a V6 and now they charge more money for a less engine with 4 cylinder for me is a ripoff.

[@japancitytour2799]

This is super good car !! And price is super reasonable. Compare with other premium suv

[@netdevilzzz]

I bought RX 2023 premium trim gasoline version in Canada. It's assembled in Cambridge Ontario, very happy with my decision. Fuel economy is good. Highway I get 6.6L per 100km and city 9.5L. Build quality is great. Cabin is quiet and very comfortable SUV.

[@Alex-vt1ni]

350 or 500h...? I'm looking for this car as well.... Design is killing....

[@netdevilzzz]

@@Alex-vt1ni It's 350. Design and comfort is great if that's what you care about. Power terrain is not up to par. It's 2.5L engine turbo charged but not greatly tuned. Performance could have been better.

[@joerogan8723]

What fuel grade do you use? Is the premium recommended or required? Thanks

[@netdevilzzz]

@@joerogan8723 91 premium.

[@monkeyrun]

All the problems listed are not a problem for Lexus buyers lol.

[@Craftman2077]

I had that car (450+ model) for couple days an strongly disagree with most things. Power is more than enough, it weights ~2200kg/4850lbs and it feels like compact car to drive, very agile. Super confy, fuel consumption in my case was outside city ~29-30MPG / 7.5-8.0L/100km. And only thing that was truly annoying was that beeping system saying that driver is not keeping attention. Stupid and bad system. But sides of that it was great in all aspects. If you are looking for a fast and sporty SUV then look for something else, RX500 is quick but still not so quick and pleasent i fast driving like bmw M60i xDrive. But it make no sense to compare RX to X5 two different worlds, X5 sucks at bumpy road even with adaptive suspension while RX was great at it.

[@MrCanadian555]

You forgot to mention that the 1-2 MPG improvement comes at the cost of having to fill up with premium va regular in the V6 which means yoh actually pay more for fuel overall!!

[@jaimebritton8034]

Doesn't the v6 also call for premium?

[@lightsfansofthewest481]

​@@jaimebritton8034 Yes.

[@narensandeep1407]

I got a RX350h 2WD , everything is nice except the cabin noise , its terrible ...when trucks go past its a night mare. Any ideas to dampen this ? Not happy with this aspect at all

[@GH-cp9wc]

2023 RX350 Luxury at 4,000 miles. $2500, for windshield replacement, is a bit of a shock and the front dash separation is a surprise as well. Almost had an accident, due to turbo lag and the need for premium fuel drains your wallet quickly. The ride is stable and would be quiet, if not for the cacophony of warning bells and buzzers, which turn a quiet drive into a thing of the past. The car almost drives itself between the white lines, but the auto braking from guard rails around curves and when approaching traffic is really annoying. Also, the Mark Levinson sound system seems highly overrated for the extra coin, and so far doesn't meet my expectations of a surround sound environment. Don't get me started on all of the steering wheel buttons and functions which are near impossible to operate in traffic.

[@trint.351]

I just bought a 350 Premium+ last week. It was made in Japan and the quality is great all around. I didn’t have any issues with power or refinement. Love it. The only thing I don’t like is somehow it looks smaller than the last generation and at a glance could have been mistaken for an NX!

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

Yeah I think that is what putting me off it looks so dang just like the NX they almost twins just the NX is a tad smaller

[@BabyGangsterIsMe]

it is A turbo engine and it wont last long.. u will spend a lot of money to fix that turbo after 10 yrs... i rather go with standard engine V6

[@trint.351]

@@BabyGangsterIsMe yeah .. but I leased it so it will be out of my hands after 3 years anyway… so, I hope to enjoy it at its best until we part ways.

[@tedmingolla2847]

@@BabyGangsterIsMe I had a Saab 9-3 2.0T and put over 135K miles on it and it ran perfectly when I sold it after 10 years. I never missed a service schedule.

[@chenyang-ce7xd]

I love my RX 500h. Much better than last generation.

[@Kingnumber-nd9cl]

Congrats! Ive deposited for one but still haven't heard back from lexus yet. I currently drive the previous generation 450h and notice that the brake pedal is noticeably higher than the gas pedal, making it very annoying in stop-start traffic and long drives, have they fixed it for the 2023 model year?

[@javigasbot]

FROM MY POV, YOU´VE MADE A GREAT PURCHASE,,,,,,ENJOY IT......CONGRATS!!!!!

[@LeeMize]

I absolutely LOVE my 500h! By far, it's the best vehicle I have ever owned.

[@youngsek.e4120]

That's just nonsence. Lexus RX is Amazing car.

[@randy74989]

I could not find/obtain an NX350h, RX350h or RX500h since November 2022. Six dealers in Texas said fuggedaboutit unless I wanted to pay $2,000 to get on a list with no guarantee of delivery for 9 to 12 mos. (first come first served on the list). So, a leasing dealer found an ES300h Ultra Luxury addition with additional options at one dealership 300 miles from my home, take it or leave it. We took it and have been enjoying it, since mid April and getting 44+ MPG. GLTA trying to obtain one of these fine vehicles. Hybrids are the way to go until EVs and EV battery technology is more robust as well as the infrastructure is built out, i.e., (TSLA Superchargers or like kind).

[@doakes3664]

I quickly bought the 2022 V6 when I heard the 2023 was a 4 banger with turbo. So glad I did. Lexus, you let all future RX buyers down. Out of curiosity, I test drove a 2023, less power, louder, and constant beeps when driving were turn offs.

[@andrewvaughn3690]

And the 4-cylinder requires premium gas with almost no mpg improvement. SO disappointed they went with a 4-cylinder. I've had an RX for 12 years, absolutely love it. I was going to upgrade to the 2023 RX but I'm going to have to look for something else, or get a 2022 RX unfortunately. Lexus, what were you thinking!

[@Resist_Oppression]

Boohoo

[@BabyGangsterIsMe]

Agreed ... they used TURBO ENGLINE and turbo engine last only 10-15 yrs then u have to fix it ... V6 is better but they discontinued it..disappointed :( ....

[@johnthomas3863]

What a bunch of low information whiners, first off, the new 2023 is premium fuel recommended/ not required. Take some time and learn that this just means that with premium you will get better gas mileage as always, no matter a v6 or turbo 4. Also this particular turbo 4 is both direct and port injected so the valves won’t have carbon buildup like all the euro competition. Also the torque has been increased, meaning the actual power one feels is substantially higher then in previous RX models. Lexus and Toyota engineers are extremely smart with their vehicles especially the #1 selling midsize luxury crossover that has ever been sold. They have literally wiped everyone else out when it comes to knowing what customers want and how to deliver that product. Even if this comes as a bit of a surprise Audi, BMW,Mercedes, and yes Cadillac have all been trying to find their own RX and have failed for 25 years and running. All they build is something that looks good today and breaks tomorrow!!! If that’s your ticket, by all means get one of their P.O.S. I’ll stick with Lexus, they have the finest, most well built, durable and reliable lineup ever assembled in automotive history. Best of Luck in Your Endeavors

[@mirkokorizma8863]

Senor, V6 is inferior compared to 4 cylinder turbo

[@toddolson7273]

This review is off the mark. You need to go and test drive one if you're in the market. This is not a competitor to BMW, Audi, Lincoln, etc... That's a good thing in my opinion. "Car Experts" are not driving the market - consumers are. The # units sold will tell you what's really happening.

[@terp8373]

These so-called "problems" are just nitpicks. It would be easy to come up with nits on any vehicle.

[@javigasbot]

WOW!!!.... IT LOOKS LIKE "THE CAR EXPERTS" DO NOT LIKE THE NEW RX.......HMMM ONE THING IS FOR SURE. THIS CAR IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY, BUT WHOEVER BUYS THIS NEW RX, KNOWS WHAT IS BUYING,

[@johns9969]

I have a '13 RX, AND I think I'll skip the 1st year of a redesign. Got a' 22 G70, very nice!, and may look at the GV80.

[@tedmingolla2847]

I hated 4 cyl engines. They were rough idling, vibration producing machines with never enough power. I bought a 2023 Lexus RX350 Luxury 2.4L Turbo and have been truly enjoying this SUV. It has everything you could ever want in a car, Luxury is exactly what you get. It has plenty of low end torque, and the transmission is like butter. Will I win the Daytona 500 with it, No but I don't care. For the folks that bought the 2022 RX, I think you are missing out on a generational leap forward in technology and refinement.

[@williamseay7983]

I test drove one. They were asking 65,000 not counting taxes

[@randy74989]

Since it has the turbo, you need to change the oil & filter frequently and that means minimum of every six-months or 5,000 miles whichever comes first. Oil & filters are cheap (turbos and engines are expensive) per Scotty Kilmer and The Car Care Nut on YT.

[@csguak]

@@randy74989 Maximum every six months or 5000 miles bro, not MINIMUM.

[@steveklein9335]

@@randy74989 i have a honda accord with the 2.0t and i change my oil about every 7000-8000 miles. no problems yet (but only 5.5 years and 62k miles in)

[@tedmingolla2847]

Good advise to change oil every 5k or 6 mos. This is not your fathers turbo, they have come a long way. I could easily see this engine going 200K without any major problems.

[@84848AR]

Anyone owns this car? How are the AC vents performing? Are they way to low? I need really good AC, it's something on my top list. Because it's super Hot out here where i live, so it's an important aspect for me for sure.

[@martymann706]

They work great. We have had some warmer days here in UT and it cools down just fine. The ventilated seats up front work great too!

[@timwoodruff2265]

My sister had a a wreck with a lady on the wrong side of the road on a bridge . Her truck was totaled . We sold her our hs250h Lexus with 90,000 miles . That way with the money she had left from the settlement she could have some money left over for a couple of house payments as she healed . We still had our 2010 Lexus RX 350 which replace our 2008 Lexus 400 H which had been rear ended and we no more than got it back from the body shop and it drowned in a flash flood in the garage of all places . Our 2010 RX has 140,000 miles on it but is just like new . Later on we needed a second cat do to travel for work . At the end of the model year we saw Lexus had a new 2019 RX Lexus Sport model ! After telling the people at Lexus what all that had happened to us the people at Lexus worked out a deal with us since we had been Lexus customers since 1999 . Making a long short our first Lexus was destroyed within the first week of purchase . A man was spinning in the middle of the road with a restored Jaguar and ran us into a concrete wall . It saved our lives after 10,000.00 in damage . We are like several other people however . We did not really care for Lexus 4 cylinder . Lexus has a nice vehicle in the RX . However Lexus needs to let we the customers decide on which engine to purchase . It’s a big “ No” on the 4 cylinder ! So we may switch to a different brand next time ! In Germany I drove BMW’s X 3 on the autobahn with a 6 cylinder clean burning diesel . No diesel smell , no diesel noise . And that diesel BMW V6 was bad ass fast !!! I averaged 220 km . Purred like a big going for a meal !

[@HN-ol7oz]

I couldn't wait a year for the Rx500 to delivery (Australia thing's) I end up get the BMW X5 i40 and you know what..it awesome, it not perfect all round but it is a great experience one should try.

[@KdoveFree]

You can turn the beeping feature off through the info screen, but can not disable the retina reader.

[@2527cordero]

And if lexus carried over the famous V6 that is proven bullet proof then people will be saying lexus does not do enough and using old engines 🙄

[@Resist_Oppression]

Basically. People will always complain, yet don't have a stake in the company's stock.

[@charlieb893]

I had a choice, the 2023 or the 2022. I am so happy I went with the 2022 and of course the V6. Love my RX350 ( my second one) Had a 2020.

[@robertblaney5033]

You made a wise choice with the 2022. 👍

[@redoctober2026]

It is a personal choice. I drove 2017, 2019 and 2022 RX 350. Now, I traded in old one to get 2023 RX350. Again, personal opinion: 2023 RX 350 is way way better. Transmission is super smoother. Engine is equally powerful and smoother than previous one. I miss old cars, but feel great for the trade in. A generational leap over 2022 model, IMHO. 😊

[@steveklein9335]

do the 2022's still have that horrible unusable mousepad setup for the center console or did it eventually get a touch screen you can use apple carplay with?

[@francoisrochette3808]

We own both a 2022 and the new 2023. The 2023 is the better car. Look way nicer and handle much better. Plus the interior that is more modern. 2023 rides smoother and the transmission is better. We love it. No problem with the 4 cyl turbo engine plenty of power and on the highway it's faster then the 2022. Less expensive on gaz. Side by side in our driveway the 2022 look dated.

[@charlieb893]

i never really had a problem with the mouse pad, althought most didnt like it@@steveklein9335

[@scottf136]

This video does a good job explaining some of the issue. Something that is also important is the shifter. It is irritating. You move it forward to go in reverse and move in backwards to go forward. On top of that, if you are like me, and drive a manual also, you tend to keep your hand on the shifter. This is not a good idea with this car. On at least 3 occasions, I had to pull into heavy traffic while making a right turn doing it. In the process, the centrifugal force caused my right hand, which was resting on the shifter, to slightly pull the shifter to the left (just from the weight of my hand resting on the shifter). The car immediately went into Neutral, coz, well, to go into neutral you just pull the shifter to the left. Anyway, in doing so, the engine would rev up really high coz I was out of gear. Traffic is bearing down on me, and I tried to get it back into to drive, but NOOOOOO, it isn't that simple. I had to literally press the break to put the damn car back in drive. This nearly caused me to have an accident. A terrible design. Another driver I know with the same car was rear ended in the car wash, because she could not get the car back in dirve from neutral at the end of the wash, and the car behind her slammed into the back of her Lexus. Another issue is related to Park. If you put the car in Park, while pressing the break, you cannot put the car in Drive, until you take your foot off the break and repress it. I've also noticed that the brake pedal feel is terrible, nothing like it feels on other cars. I noticed if I am not careful, even after I stop at a stop light, the car will suddenly start drifting forward making me have to press the break pedal down even harder. Absolutely terrible. And, of course, when you push the pedal down more, the eco feature that turns the motor off kicks in (which BTW I'd like to permanently disable, but can't seem to). Having to pay for premium fuel is a downer as well. The Lexus service department told me I could use regular unleaded, but what sort of problems will that cause in the long run? I'm sure they would be glad to fix any problems that might occur. The turbo charged 2.5L also sucks. It is noisy, sounds just like my Toyota Rav4, which also has the 2.5L engine. Imagine that. Not what you would expect from a Luxury car. It does lag on acceleration as well. I just leave the car in Sport mode. I would have rather had the V6. The over aggressive safety features are an irritation, making the drive experience suck. I hate the car and wish I'd never bought it.

[@shellershadow-rw3ty]

Surprise plot twist. Lexus brings out an RX F with... A V8!!!!

[@ne2785]

That will be insane! 😂 I'd love that

[@randy74989]

Not going to happen, LOL.

[@peepers4763]

Didn’t plan to step away from my RX. The end of lease was coming up and planned on leasing another. Hello 2024 NX 350H. If I’m going to have a 4 cylinder engine, the smaller, lighter NX is enough, almost. Love the drive, ride and handling but smaller interior is too small. My sunglasses can’t fit in the sunglasses holder. The sun visor barely blocks the morning sun heading east. The wipers are too short, a good part of the windows, not touched. Fewer usb ports and none in the center console. In the RX wires were hidden. I should have bought my leased RX? Too soon to say but the 2023 RX was not an option.

[@bradcolby3624]

So glad I got the 2022 when I did..I truly expected this. 😮

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Good honest review. Thanks. 👍👍

[@motorfuture2023]

Thank you!

[@Lesfac]

I have a 2022 RX450h F Sport Takumi. Im annoyed about the infotainment system and the fact that cruise control allows overspeeding downhill. These factors are never commented on in reviews. Yes its a lovely drive but irritations are hard to ignore and spoil the ownership experience.

[@tedmingolla2847]

Your infotainment prayers are answered in the new 5th Gen.

[@keblack100]

Another big channel says the 2023 Lexus RX350 this is the best RV to buy, but I agree that a V6 would be better for power. Maybe buy a 2022 ?

[@phungcanhngo]

Any Toyota or Lexus made in Japan is the best.No question about it.

[@wesrt]

Quase comprei! Você tem indicações nessa faixa de preço?

[@8xus_]

L E X U S R X

[@wesrt]

@@8xus_ Gringo também tem que traduzir os outros po

[@NateTrynaMakeMoney]

no, the vid is clearly nitpicking these things. New one with hybrid powertrain's mpg is better than the V6 for sure. Hybrid has instant electric torque and smoother ride and waaay better mpg on the long run. The V6's fuel economy is the one that doesnt perform like on paper. Few years later, it only get about 18 mpg average. If you're hypermiling, then it's 20mpg. I borrow my sister's RX once in a while so ofc I do pay attention to these details cuz I usually fuel it up before giving it back

[@redoctober2026]

It is a personal choice. I drove 2017, 2019 and 2022 RX 350. I traded in old one to get 2023 RX350 Premium Plus. Again, personal opinion: 2023 RX 350 is way way better. Transmission is super smoother. Engine is equally powerful and smoother than previous one. I miss old cars, but feel much great for the new one. A generational leap over 2022 model, IMHO. 😊

[@junlin250]

May I ask how much for you to get the premium+? Thanks!

[@redoctober2026]

@junlin250 Hi, it will depend on the dealership. I got MSRP - $5K and plus tax and sundry costs (their way of adding margin).

[@Alex-vt1ni]

Good choice I think, especially the new design.... Is absolutely beast 🔥❤️ Congrats 👍

[@mikedolgiy4703]

People who complain about power, oh the old generation was a V6, don't be stupid! You want power? Get a semi truck! This 500H is awesome. Yes it's 4 cylinder, turbo, is quick, comfortable AND unlike all others in the class, still gets 27mpg! Eat that haters.

[@phuctong5628]

Love the older look. The new one looks weird like Aliens 👽

[@prosay]

I won’t give up my 2019 RX which is a V6.

[@fleuger99]

I've never been a fan of the looks of the RX for the last two generations and this one I like even less. The new trend of moving to 4 cylinder engines in this price point is also another reason not to buy one.

[@Citizenofw]

I been leasing RX’s since 2007 , I have all generation , and I’m getting 2023 one RX350 F Sport , drove it yesterday at the dealer , my current one is 2019 RX 350F , not much of the difference is noted between 4 cyl turbo engine and v6 that I have in my 2019, 4 cylinder turbo a little faster on take off , also I drove few BMW’s both 2024 at BMW dealer X3 and X5 , X3 4 cylinder complete garbage , but X5 is good I love it , you can’t compare to RX 350 , it’s a different class car with 6 cyl turbo engine , it has 100 horsepower more then RX of cause it faster , but value wise ain’t no better used cars that hold value more then rx350 does , all those BMW, MB, Audi SUV’s on use market loose much more value compare to RX, not sure why this happened, I guess may be reliability issues

[@OHW313]

Lexus reliability will suffer with the new turbo 4 cylinder which will have to work harder than the smooth v6 did, especially since the 4 is under powered-- another miscue by LEXUS. WHO is in charge at Lexus, the bean counters ?

[@javigasbot]

YES YOU KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENS, WE ALL DO, IT´S CALLED RELIABILITY!!!!

[@mervinprone]

How can an engine be more responsive but not as quick?

[@andier245]

By any chance does anyone know how to stop the side mirrors from dimmig I wanto cancel that for always

[@mattsarac9920]

If you mean night time, they are automatic for the safety but day time they shouldn't.

[@hansd-uu9nw]

Lol !!!!! Lexus is the best !..

[@OscarGomez-wl8oh]

Those are the 7 problems that's it. I'm buying a Lexus

[@cherlgolja5402]

I’m thinking of buying a 2024 RX , I’m keeping my CX9 2017, just need a change 😊

[@MegaBlessing2011]

I just purchased 2024 RX 350. I love it.

[@BertGrange]

I Put 1200 miles on my 2023 RX premium plus. Engine is smooth and quiet. It will growl a little when you accelerate quickly from a dead stop, but I dont drive that way. This engine is also going into the new Toyota Land Cruiser. This car is nowhere near being under powered. Ride stability is very good for this size car. Is it a BMW X5 ? No! and who cares. The x5 is 15 K more for the same options...not worth it. As far as reliability, the BMW, MERCEDES, AUDI, GENESIS, VOLVO......NOT EVEN CLOSE TO LEXUS. Fuel economy for the non hybrid is just ok, but not horrible. Interior is very nice fit and finish is an A plus. The grill actually looks good now, I hated that mean ole spindle on the last model. It is the Best luxury crossover under 60K.

[@Neo-tn1mc]

I'll be looking into Mazda CX-90 Inline turbo 6cyl

[@robertblaney5033]

The video failed to mention that the new RX requires premium fuel that costs on average $1.00 a gallon more than regular & offers almost zero improvement in gas mileage from the old V6 model. The best RX to buy is 2020 thru 2022. V6, regular gas, & has an updated touchscreen.

[@RetroGaminNation]

I agree about car vents

[@emresanli4074]

I love the shape but we needed 6 cylinder's

[@motorfuture2023]

Agreed!

[@127Claumc]

Im glad I got the Lexus 2022

[@seikocitizenwatches]

With the exception of LC Coupe, GX or the classic LFA, any new Lexus I buy in the future has to be hybrid or Plug-in hybrid, no exception. No pure EV please!

[@jml9550]

Yep. Just write a $51k last Sunday on my wife’s 2024 NX350H. Loves 40MPG

[@randy74989]

Yep, I have the ES300h Ultra Luxury trim and am getting 44+ MPG, love it

[@jml9550]

@@randy74989 nice. My 2017 ES350 average around 22MPG. Hopefully the next gen ES will offer a PHEV version. Or if Lexus offers a EV with 300+ miles at $55-60K I will be all over it.

[@rampar77]

Lack of V-6 would definitely turn me off. Who cared about MPG on a $50K car..

[@ms.m715]

Hated the change they did to 2023 and therefore i am keeping my 2013 :( Interier feels all cheap and plastic, missing power of V6, changed the wheel size (cant ise the same winter tire anymore), and premium gas?? Also have to say the large touch screen is just a safety hazard when driving. They shouldvt kept the RX as is and push out a new model for this one.

[@potatoaim706]

Bought my RX 500h when it came out. I regret nothing

[@LeeMize]

I've had my 500h a while now, and I couldn't agree more. It's an amazing vehicle.

[@rrrogster]

The grill is just plain "BUTT UGLY". I didn't think they could do a worse job than the last grill design, but I was wrong. I should remember Lexus has been turning off style conscious buyers for years with it. Me included.

[@SpaceDad42]

The grill is the main reason I’m considering it over the Mercedes GLC.

[@sagarshukla2775]

Amazing fuel economy. Smooth transition. I don’t think this guys own it. Just based on paper comparisons

[@michaelaltman4398]

Should I upgrade from a 2021 RX and pay more money for the 2023 RX?

[@uabir8338]

Sell it to me cheap and do whatever you want

[@NMac-hy7do]

@@uabir8338 NO! Premium gas.

[@dennisdewald6729]

Our 2023 is leaps and bounds better than the 2019 we had

[@xavierthomas3966]

They turned the RX into a granny car. Also, 4cylinder engine with a turbo is a huge red flag on a SUV. Might be messing with their reliability reputation years done the line.

[@randycovert9717]

I don't think you have driven one.

[@BertGrange]

Wrong....

[@tedmingolla2847]

It always was a granny car but a very good one. I had a BMW X5 befor the RX 350. I got to know everyone at the dealer service center like they were family. Sold it when I got an estimate for $3200 for front breaks at 58K. 8K past warranty.

[@user-cp7qe3hu4s]

How many granny car has a turbo?

[@unitednoobies898]

When you go turbo you go broke.

[@BabyGangsterIsMe]

agrreed.. turbo engine sucks ...it wont last long

[@johnthomas3863]

@@BabyGangsterIsMe apparently you haven’t owned many Lexus vehicles because that statement doesn’t apply to the Lexus brand, now and Turbo motor that is abused and not taken care of is a different story and the owner gets what they deserve

[@joelthorne7434]

@@johnthomas3863 Turbos recycle hot exhaust fumes back into the engine, creating more stress on the engine. I also don’t want toxic exhaust fumes going back into my car. Deal-breaker for me.

[@Kingnumber-nd9cl]

​@@joelthorne7434 I would highly recommend you educating yourself on how a turbo works before posting. Firstly, turbos do not feed already burnt exhaust fumes back into the engine, instead they utilise the momentum of the CO2 in the exhaust manifolds to spin a fan (the turbo). This fan is connected to another fan on the other side of the turbo (separated from each other), which forces clean, outside air into the engine, so CO2 will not re enter the engine. Secondly, while you are partially correct, high psi turbos do indeed cause significant stress to the engine, but those are mainly used in either diesels or high performance vehicles. Youll find the turbo in the lexus RX to be a low PSI running one, so there is significantly less stress on the engine. Hope this helps for clarification.

[@joelthorne7434]

@@Kingnumber-nd9cl Exhaust fumes are recycled into the engine. You want that? Go for it!

[@mattsarac9920]

We have 2017 model and I just drove this one. I couldn't believe how GOOD car it is. Price is a bargain for this. This car rides better than MB and BMW. No German car is better than this one except maybe X5 is 10% only better because of V6 which we don't care. Anybody wants to buy this car, make sure test it .

[@NhanNguyen-re8pn]

lexus is number 1 man

[@lorrainedoherty6316]

Nobody ever mentions that this car requires premium gas - an extra $15 every time you fill it up.

[@hugsmindy]

It depends. If you get the RX350h, the manual says you can use regular or premium. They recommend premium for best performance, but if you aren’t driving it as a sports car, you wont notice the difference in performance with the regular gas. For those who want to verify, it’s page 579 of the owners manual.

[@lexusdelivery8508]

Most premium models require Premium Gas

[@seikocitizenwatches]

All luxury brands required premium gasoline for added performance and avoid engine knocking. My 2005 Toyota Sienna minivan runs on regular unlead 87 octane but on long 7:38 road trips I choose Super unlead 92 and can feel immediate improved performance especially when driving up mountain passes with full loads. Luxury car buyers don’t mind paying extra $15 per tank. Premium car, premium gasoline.

[@lorddrake8566]

No problem

[@Resist_Oppression]

You're buying a luxury vehicle and you're complaining about $15? 🤡

[@joeflorida4454]

And don’t forget, the new 4 cylinder engine requires premium gas whereas the great V6 runs on regular. The increase mpg doesn’t make up for the increased gas costs

[@Miracles895]

Front bumper looks like dolphins head I’m buying the 2022 instead thnx Lexus

[@motorfuture2023]

😂🐬

[@jbpasion071]

Im sure your '22 RX will be great and inventory will be great as well! I Sees alot of untouched '22 in my Seattle area. Good luck and have fun with your '22 RX!

[@dudnone4]

Hahahaha. I thought it looked like a beluga whale! Bought one anyways.

[@SelyanK]

🐬

[@ekaftttt]

22 are all gone only a few left and dealers are not offering any discounts

[@tupapi6989]

Wow this is just hateful and people who can't afford one complain about the price and fuel type.😁😁😁

[@konrad1101]

Not everyone wants a car with a small ass engine and computer monitor

[@tangotea7192]

Can't afford? Um yeah. I know I can afford one in cash and wanted to purchase it but that engine is not powerful enough for the body. Period.

[@ne2785]

​@@tangotea7192 the 500h is available:)

[@TopherJohnsoncw]

I like the new grill and hood design.

[@martintokinaga5261]

Just test drive this RX500H. Although it has more power, it is not as smooth as my 2019 Kluger (Highlander) V6. The interior is certainly upscall compare to my Kluger, but I think the Genesis is better. This RX500H is 2.5 times the price of the Kluger. I decided not to give up my V6.

[@Miguel-gf7kf]

All goods come to a end 😞. Poor power train. I won’t be replacing my V6 Rx350F with another Lexus.

[@Resist_Oppression]

I'm sure lexus isn't worried about you buying another

[@joelthorne7434]

@@Resist_Oppression I will not be buying.

[@peterlau9506]

I will not buying too.

[@cable222222222222222]

The fuel is going to be a lot worse you have to put super unleaded you going to be paying a lot more for gas

[@protectyourcar5889]

This lexus rx350/350h fuck up. So weak. V4 turbocharged. V4 + hybrids. Come on not recommend to buy. 😢 Recommend buy 2016-2022 RX450h v6 3.5L+hybrids. 308hp.

[@Zaturn_]

If only it retain its v6.

[@motorfuture2023]

Agreed!

[@romeolopez757]

I still so lucky and happy owning a Lexus rather buying those crap and expensive European luxury cars….

[@shawng4886]

The more I see this thing, the more I want to trade in my 2022 for it. I like my 2022. It’s VERY smooth. But the seats are NOT comfortable and that’s my biggest regret with it. Also, fuel economy isn’t great… I never even average 20 mpg… V6 is a fucking gas hog…

[@staceymccownhill1229]

Have a 2019 and it get 20-21 mpg around town and 26-27 mpg on the highway. I usually drive in sport mode.

[@miscell24]

I have the 2024 500H. I recently traded in my 2022 Range Rover Sport HST for it. My Range was a supercharged V6 with about 395HP. My 500H has 367HP but feels just as fast as the Range, except a lot smoother and planted. I get about 27mpg in the Lexus. Loving it so far!… I don’t miss that old V6 one bit

[@philburke1902]

Been driving my 2024 RX350H for about a month now, love it. My 2018 RX350 was very nice but the 2024 is much more refined. The only thing that bugs me is the HUD and driver alert crap.

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

Very glad we purchased a 2022 luxury edition, We love the old school interior and the smooth V6 engine. I think long term reliability with the 4 cylinder turbo with or without the battery and the electronic door handles will no way be as reliable as the old model.

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Agreed.

[@davidjourneaux5768]

You’re right!😊

[@jubyraj007]

Lexus is best compared to the other money pit waste, especially merc