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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $51,448–$68,421 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Lexus RX is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 8.5/10 — rated Exceptional. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 9.4/10, while Value at 7.5/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. This is among the top-rated suvs in Carivo's database — a genuine recommendation for buyers in this segment.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 9.4/10. The RX nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. On safety, it scores 9.0/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.7/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. On technology it rates 8.6/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $51,448–$68,421, 26 MPG, seating 5, the Lexus RX sits in the premium tier of the suv category. At 7.5/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Few suvs in our database make a stronger case than the 2025 Lexus RX. With standout scores in reliability, safety, technology, it's an easy car to recommend to anyone shopping this segment with the budget to match.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Lexus RX ranks #2 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 100% of the segment. Its 8.5/10 overall score is 1.1 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $51,448 starting price is about 43% above the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Lexus RX scores 8.3/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 8.5 — and starts roughly $4,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 8.5/10 | $51,448 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 8.5/10 | $51,448 | |
| 2024 | 8.3/10 | $49,950 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.4/10 | $48,451 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.3/10 | $46,953 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 8.2/10 | $45,454 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 8.3/10 | $43,956 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 8.2/10 | $42,457 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 8.1/10 | $40,959 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.9/10 | $39,460 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.9/10 | $37,962 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.9/10 | $36,463 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Seat belts / Rear/other / Webbing 06/02/2025 · 25V059000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As… |
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| Electrical system / instrument cluster/panel 11/09/2025 · 25V595000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia,… |
| Back over prevention / Display function 30/10/2025 · 25V744000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error… |
| Back over prevention / Software 18/03/2026 · 26V162000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles… |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
We rate the 2025 Lexus RX's reliability 9.4/10 — one of the stronger records in its class. It has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
4 NHTSA recall campaigns matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 8.5/10 overall, ranking #2 of 2454 suvs in our database (better than 100% of the segment). That puts it among our strongest recommendations in the class.
The 2025 Lexus RX starts at $51,448 and ranges up to $68,421 across trims (MSRP when new). At 26 MPG, expect roughly $2,019/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Explore the full lineup of Lexus models scored by Carivo — ranked by overall score across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.