Lexus RX450H: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 3,451 Lexus RX450H cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2009 and 2026.
In a sample of 399 cars, 29.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is dipped beam incorrectly aimed (7.5% of inspected cars).
2.9% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 7.5% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 6.5% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 5% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 4.5% |
| Tyre damaged | 4% |
| Rear light not working (properly) | 3% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 1.8% |
| Brake lining carrier/fixing touches drum or disc | 1.8% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 1.3% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 1.3% |
Share of 399 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 9% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 2.3% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.8% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 3,451 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 8.6% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2009 to 2026 |
All Lexus RX450H passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Lexus RX450H fail the APK?
In a sample of 399 cars first registered 2012–2021, 29.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Lexus RX450H?
The most common APK defects are: dipped beam incorrectly aimed (7.5%), tyre pressure incorrect (6.5%), wipers give insufficient visibility (5%).
Does the Lexus RX450H have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other Lexus models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.