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Lexus Rx450h reliability
The Lexus Rx450h fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 23.3% of 6,956 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
Over 10 years old
23.3% failed their MOT
From 6,956 MOT tests of Lexus Rx450hs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Advised 69% more oftenSuspension arms20.5% vs 12.1%
Advised 44% more oftenShock absorbers7.2% vs 5%Fix about £200
Safety recalls
1 DVSA recall for the Lexus Rx450h
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Fuel pump impeller can crack and cause fuel pump to become inoprative
On affected vehicles the low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative.
Fix: Replace the fuel pump.
Recalled models: LEXUS RX450H · 6,787 vehicles
DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).
Checking a Lexus Rx450h before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.