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Lexus RX Mk5 (AL30) (2023-present) reliability

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Lexus RX Mk5 (AL30): not enough MOT data yet

We don't have enough MOT history on the Lexus RX Mk5 (AL30) yet to spot a pattern.

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2023-presentSUV

No MOT tests on record for this RX generation yet.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Recall context

14 recalls in all

3 of the 14 RX Mk5 (AL30) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 recalls

Top concerns

  • Due to the software programming for the DCM memory capacity there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shu
  • Parking assist ECU reprogram on multiple models
  • Combination meter reprogramming on multiple models (lexus)

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on RX Mk5 (AL30) cars built around 2021

The share of hybrid electric cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 130 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
1%

Wear items

Tyres
3%
Lighting
2%
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Lexus RXes of this age

This list covers every Lexus RX built around 2021, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk5 (AL30) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.0%
    Advisory: 552Fail: 17 (3% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    7.9%
    Advisory: 208Fail: 22 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    2.2%
    Advisory: 51Fail: 1 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    2.0%
    Advisory: 49Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly

    1.9%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,784 tests

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*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. There are no MOT tests on record for this generation yet.