DecodedCarsLexus RZ
4 model years from 2023 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 301 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2023 (11)
- Interest
- 3,742 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 RZ in brief
The 2026 Lexus RZ is a small SUV powered by electricity and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,414 lb (350e 4dr SUV).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 301 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Lexus RZ has 4 model years in our data, from 2023 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (13), unknown or other (5), power train (2).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
2025 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 3 campaigns and 24 owner complaints.
How the 2023 RZ compares
The 2023 Lexus RZ is a small SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,564 lb.
About the Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV built by Toyota for its luxury division Lexus since 2023. It is considered a "large SUV" by Euro NCAP and a "small sport utility vehicle" by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The RZ is built on the e-TNGA platform shared with the Toyota bZ4X/Subaru Solterra, it is the first dedicated battery electric vehicle of the Lexus marque that will be sold worldwide and also the second battery electric model after the ICE-based UX 300e.
From the Wikipedia article "Lexus RZ", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 RZ pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 301 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 RZ
5 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 1 crash report
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
RZ changes by model year
- 2026
- Longest EV range up from 266 to 301 miles
- Lightest version 150 lb lighter
- 2024
- Longest EV range up from 220 to 266 miles
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2026 RZ
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →