The 2012 Lexus RX (AL10) is the best all-round used RX: NHTSA lists 48 complaints and 1 recall campaign, KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability and KBB Fair Purchase Prices start at $11,650. The 2003 (XU10) has the fewest complaints (30) and the lowest price ($4,825) but is the oldest and lists 3 recall campaigns. The best RX 350 years are the 2012 and 2015 (AL10, 67 complaints, from $17,200); the AL10 generation (2010 to 2015) is the best overall, and the 2007 (284 complaints) and 2010 (192) are the ones to avoid. Recall counts for the 2009 and 2023 could not be confirmed.
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $17,200 for the RX 350 (originally $48,625), $17,750 for the RX 350 F Sport (originally $52,065), $17,800 for the RX 450h (originally $54,135) and $18,200 for the RX 350 F Sport Crafted Line (originally $54,075)
Buyers who want the last AL10 RX with a 4.8 owner rating
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $40,900 for the RX 350 Premium (originally $52,150), $42,300 for the RX 350 (originally $50,150) and $48,300 for the RX 500h F SPORT Performance (originally $63,150), up to $49,000 for the RX 350h Luxury (originally $58,550)
Buyers who want the newest RX generation, with hybrid and 500h choices
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $26,600 for the RX 350 (originally $53,140), $27,000 for the RX 350L (originally $56,720), $27,200 for the RX 450h (originally $52,495) and $30,600 for the RX 450h F SPORT (originally $57,955)
Buyers who want a three-row RX 350L or RX 450hL from around $27,000
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $32,300 for the RX 350L (originally $50,475), $34,300 for the RX 350 (originally $47,645) and $35,400 for the RX 450h (originally $48,945), up to $39,100 for the RX 450hL Luxury (originally $58,335)
Buyers who want the facelifted AL20 with 1 recall campaign
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $23,100 for the RX 350 (originally $51,870), $23,700 for the RX 350 F Sport (originally $56,170), $25,000 for the RX 450h (originally $55,300) and $25,500 for the RX 450h F Sport (originally $58,685)
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $6,125 for the RX 400h (originally $43,275) and $6,750 for the RX 350 (originally $39,495)
Buyers who want the cheapest RX 400h or RX 350 here and accept the risk
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2012 Lexus RX (AL10)
Fewest complaints
2003 Lexus RX (XU10)
Best newer RX
2021 Lexus RX (AL20)
Newest generation
2023 Lexus RX (ALA10)
The ranking
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2003 Lexus RX (XU10)
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Answrs VerdictThe fewest complaints, in the oldest RX here.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $4,825 for the RX 300 (originally $38,800)NHTSA recalls: 3 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2003 Lexus RX (unique campaign numbers across the RX model names NHTSA uses)NHTSA complaints: 30 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability on its 2003 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 220 hp and 18 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2003 RX 300 is the last year of the XU10 generation and has the fewest NHTSA complaints on the list, 30, and the lowest price: KBB Fair Purchase Price $4,825 (originally $38,800). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns, KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, and KBB gives 220 hp and 18 combined mpg. It is the oldest RX here, so condition and mileage matter most.
Go ifBuyers who want the cheapest RX here, with the fewest NHTSA complaints
Skip ifYou want a newer SUV or fewer recall campaigns
Why #1 over #2: It lists 30 complaints versus 48 for the 2012 and costs $4,825 versus $11,650, though it lists 3 recall campaigns versus 1.
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2012 Lexus RX (AL10)
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Answrs VerdictThe best all-round buy.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $11,650 for the RX 450h (originally $53,025) and $12,200 for the RX 350 (originally $47,315)NHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed by NHTSA for the 2012 Lexus RX (unique campaign numbers across the RX model names NHTSA uses)NHTSA complaints: 48 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability on its 2012 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 270-295 hp and 20-29 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2012 RX is the best all-round used RX: an AL10 after its facelift, at $11,650 for the RX 450h and $12,200 for the RX 350. NHTSA lists 48 complaints and 1 recall campaign, KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, and KBB gives 270-295 hp and 20-29 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the best all-round used RX 350 or RX 450h from $11,650
Skip ifYou want under $10,000
Why #2 over #3: It lists 48 complaints versus 67 for the 2015 and starts at $11,650 versus $17,200.
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2015 Lexus RX (AL10)
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Answrs VerdictThe last of the AL10 generation.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $17,200 for the RX 350 (originally $48,625), $17,750 for the RX 350 F Sport (originally $52,065), $17,800 for the RX 450h (originally $54,135) and $18,200 for the RX 350 F Sport Crafted Line (originally $54,075)NHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed by NHTSA for the 2015 Lexus RX (unique campaign numbers across the RX model names NHTSA uses)NHTSA complaints: 67 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability on its 2015 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 245-270 hp and 20-28 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2015 RX is the last AL10: $17,200 for the RX 350, $17,750 for the F Sport, $17,800 for the RX 450h and $18,200 for the F Sport Crafted Line. NHTSA lists 67 complaints and 1 recall campaign, KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, and KBB gives 245-270 hp and 20-28 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the last AL10 RX with a 4.8 owner rating
Skip ifYou want the newer AL20 styling
Why #3 over #4: It ties the 2023 on 67 complaints, with a 4.8 reliability rating versus 4.2 and a lower starting price, $17,200 versus $40,900.
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2023 Lexus RX (ALA10)
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Answrs VerdictThe newest RX, at the lowest owner rating.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $40,900 for the RX 350 Premium (originally $52,150), $42,300 for the RX 350 (originally $50,150) and $48,300 for the RX 500h F SPORT Performance (originally $63,150), up to $49,000 for the RX 350h Luxury (originally $58,550)NHTSA recalls: Could not be confirmed: NHTSA's recall lookup returned no results for the 2023 Lexus RX, so check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recallsNHTSA complaints: 67 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.2 out of 5 for reliability on its 2023 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 246-366 hp and 24-36 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2023 RX opens the ALA10 generation, from $40,900 for the RX 350 Premium and $42,300 for the RX 350 to $48,300 for the RX 500h F SPORT Performance and $49,000 for the RX 350h Luxury. NHTSA lists 67 complaints. Recalls could not be confirmed: NHTSA's recall lookup returned no results for the 2023 Lexus RX, so check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. KBB shows 4.2 out of 5 for reliability and gives 246-366 hp and 24-36 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the newest RX generation, with hybrid and 500h choices
Skip ifYou want under $40,000 or a top owner rating
Why #4 over #5: It lists 67 complaints versus 68 for the 2019, though the 2019 starts at $26,600 versus $40,900 and has a 4.5 rating versus 4.2.
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2019 Lexus RX (AL20)
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Answrs VerdictThe AL20 with three-row options.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $26,600 for the RX 350 (originally $53,140), $27,000 for the RX 350L (originally $56,720), $27,200 for the RX 450h (originally $52,495) and $30,600 for the RX 450h F SPORT (originally $57,955)NHTSA recalls: 3 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus RX (unique campaign numbers across the RX model names NHTSA uses)NHTSA complaints: 68 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.5 out of 5 for reliability on its 2019 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 290-308 hp and 21-30 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2019 RX is an AL20 with three-row options: $26,600 for the RX 350, $27,000 for the RX 350L, $27,200 for the RX 450h and $30,600 for the RX 450h F SPORT. NHTSA lists 68 complaints and 3 recall campaigns, KBB shows 4.5 out of 5 for reliability, and KBB gives 290-308 hp and 21-30 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want a three-row RX 350L or RX 450hL from around $27,000
Skip ifYou want 1 or fewer recall campaigns
Why #5 over #6: It lists 68 complaints versus 71 for the 2021, and starts at $26,600 versus $32,300.
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2021 Lexus RX (AL20)
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Answrs VerdictThe newest AL20.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $32,300 for the RX 350L (originally $50,475), $34,300 for the RX 350 (originally $47,645) and $35,400 for the RX 450h (originally $48,945), up to $39,100 for the RX 450hL Luxury (originally $58,335)NHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed by NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus RX (unique campaign numbers across the RX model names NHTSA uses)NHTSA complaints: 71 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.5 out of 5 for reliability on its 2021 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 295-308 hp and 21-30 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2021 RX is the newest AL20 here: $32,300 for the RX 350L, $34,300 for the RX 350 and $35,400 for the RX 450h, up to $39,100 for the RX 450hL Luxury. NHTSA lists 71 complaints and 1 recall campaign, KBB shows 4.5 out of 5 for reliability, and KBB gives 295-308 hp and 21-30 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the facelifted AL20 with 1 recall campaign
Skip ifYou want under $30,000
Why #6 over #7: It lists 71 complaints versus 103 for the 2017, and 1 recall campaign versus 3.
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2017 Lexus RX (AL20)
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Answrs VerdictThe first AL20 here, with more complaints.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $23,100 for the RX 350 (originally $51,870), $23,700 for the RX 350 F Sport (originally $56,170), $25,000 for the RX 450h (originally $55,300) and $25,500 for the RX 450h F Sport (originally $58,685)NHTSA recalls: 3 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2017 Lexus RX (unique campaign numbers across the RX model names NHTSA uses)NHTSA complaints: 103 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.5 out of 5 for reliability on its 2017 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 295-308 hp and 22-30 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2017 RX is an early AL20: $23,100 for the RX 350, $23,700 for the RX 350 F Sport, $25,000 for the RX 450h and $25,500 for the RX 450h F Sport. NHTSA lists 103 complaints and 3 recall campaigns, KBB shows 4.5 out of 5 for reliability, and KBB gives 295-308 hp and 22-30 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want an early AL20 from $23,100
Skip ifYou want fewer than 103 complaints
Why #7 over #8: It lists 103 complaints versus 131 for the 2009, with a lower reliability rating, 4.5 versus 4.8.
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2009 Lexus RX (XU30)
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Answrs VerdictThe last XU30, with 131 complaints.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $9,075 for the RX 350 (originally $44,125)NHTSA recalls: Could not be confirmed: NHTSA's recall lookup returned no results for the 2009 Lexus RX, so check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recallsNHTSA complaints: 131 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability on its 2009 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 270 hp and 19 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2009 RX 350 is the last XU30, at $9,075 (originally $44,125). NHTSA lists 131 complaints. Recalls could not be confirmed: NHTSA's recall lookup returned no results for the 2009 Lexus RX, so check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability and gives 270 hp and 19 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the last XU30 RX 350 from $9,075
Skip ifYou want fewer than 131 complaints
Why #8 over #9: It lists 131 complaints versus 192 for the 2010, though the 2010 starts at $9,700 for the RX 450h.
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2010 Lexus RX (AL10)
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Answrs VerdictThe first AL10, with 192 complaints.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $9,700 for the RX 450h (originally $50,365) and $10,650 for the RX 350 (originally $46,255)NHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed by NHTSA for the 2010 Lexus RX (unique campaign numbers across the RX model names NHTSA uses)NHTSA complaints: 192 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability on its 2010 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 275-295 hp and 20-29 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2010 RX is the first AL10, at $9,700 for the RX 450h and $10,650 for the RX 350. NHTSA lists 192 complaints and 1 recall campaign, KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, and KBB gives 275-295 hp and 20-29 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the first AL10 from $9,700
Skip ifYou want fewer than 192 complaints
Why #9 over #10: It lists 192 complaints versus 284 for the 2007, and 1 recall campaign versus 3.
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2007 Lexus RX (XU30)
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Answrs VerdictThe most complaints here.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $6,125 for the RX 400h (originally $43,275) and $6,750 for the RX 350 (originally $39,495)NHTSA recalls: 3 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus RX (unique campaign numbers across the RX model names NHTSA uses)NHTSA complaints: 284 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus RX (unique complaints across its RX model names)Owner reliability: KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability on its 2007 Lexus RX pagePower and economy: 208-270 hp and 19-26 combined mpg (KBB)
The 2007 RX is an XU30, from $6,125 for the RX 400h to $6,750 for the RX 350. NHTSA lists 284 complaints, the most on the list, and 3 recall campaigns; KBB shows 4.8 out of 5 for reliability, and gives 208-270 hp and 19-26 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the cheapest RX 400h or RX 350 here and accept the risk
Skip ifYou want fewer than 284 complaints or 3 recall campaigns
How we ranked these
We ranked ten Lexus RX model years across all five generations: XU10 (1999 to 2003 model years, the RX 300), XU30 (2004 to 2009, RX 330, RX 350 and RX 400h), AL10 (2010 to 2015, RX 350 and RX 450h), AL20 (2016 to 2022, adding the long-wheelbase RX 350L and RX 450hL) and ALA10 (2023 on, RX 350, RX 350h and RX 500h). Ranking is NHTSA owner complaint counts first, then Kelley Blue Book reliability ratings, then year, with used prices from KBB; recall counts were not used to rank. NHTSA's recall lookup returned no results for the 2009 and 2023, so those recall counts could not be confirmed and those years are ranked on complaints only. KBB shows one reliability rating across a run of years (4.8 for 2003 to 2015, 4.5 for 2017 to 2021, 4.2 for 2023), so it separates generations more than single years. Counts were read from the NHTSA API and prices from KBB when we checked, and prices change weekly. NHTSA files the RX under several model names (RX300, RX350, RX400H, RX450H, RX350L, RX450HL, RX 350, RX 450H and RX450H HYBRID), so complaint counts are unique complaints and recall counts are unique campaign numbers across those names. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so they rank higher on that measure, and mileage matters as much as year. For the wider range see our Best Lexus Models at /cars/best-lexus-models-2027/, our Best Lexus LS Model Years at /cars/best-lexus-ls-model-years-2027/ and our Best Used SUVs Under $10,000 at /cars/best-used-suvs-under-10-000-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What are all the Lexus RX generations?
The RX has five generations: XU10 (1999 to 2003 model years, the RX 300), XU30 (2004 to 2009, the RX 330, RX 350 and RX 400h), AL10 (2010 to 2015, the RX 350 and RX 450h), AL20 (2016 to 2022, adding the long-wheelbase RX 350L and RX 450hL) and ALA10 (2023 on, with the RX 350, RX 350h and RX 500h). Generation codes and build dates are from Wikipedia; model-year ranges are the US model years.
Which Lexus RX generation is best?
On the data here the AL10 (2010 to 2015) is the best overall for a used buyer, led by the 2012 with 48 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall campaign, a 4.8 out of 5 KBB reliability rating and prices from $11,650. Inside AL10, avoid the first year: the 2010 has 192 complaints.
What are the best Lexus RX 350 years?
The 2012 RX 350 ($12,200 on KBB, 48 complaints across RX 350 and RX 450h) and the 2015 RX 350 ($17,200, 67 complaints) are the best RX 350 years here, with 4.8 out of 5 owner reliability. For a newer RX 350, the 2019 ($26,600, 68 complaints) and 2021 ($34,300, 71 complaints) are next. The 2007 (284 complaints) and 2010 (192) are the ones to avoid.
What is the best Lexus RX year to buy used?
The 2012 is the best all-round buy: 48 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall campaign, a 4.8 KBB reliability rating and Fair Purchase Prices from $11,650. The 2003 has the fewest complaints (30) and the lowest price ($4,825), but it is the oldest and lists 3 recall campaigns.
Lowest used price on the cited KBB page (USD) at a glance
2003 Lexus RX (XU10)$4,825
2007 Lexus RX (XU30)$6,125
2009 Lexus RX (XU30)$9,075
2010 Lexus RX (AL10)$9,700
2012 Lexus RX (AL10)$11,650
2015 Lexus RX (AL10)$17,200
2017 Lexus RX (AL20)$23,100
2019 Lexus RX (AL20)$26,600
2021 Lexus RX (AL20)$32,300
2023 Lexus RX (ALA10)$40,900
Lowest used price on the cited KBB page (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
