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2023 Lexus RZ450e

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 RZ450e.

The 2023 Lexus RZ450e presents a reliability profile characterized by 10 total owner complaints and two recalls, with reported issues concentrated in the power train, electrical system, and visibility areas. This documented record places the model year within the initial stages of its reliability history, offering researchers a discrete data set that captures early field performance across these critical vehicle systems. The specific pattern of complaints and recalls establishes a concrete baseline for longitudinal tracking, indicating a limited but defined set of concerns rather than systemic failure or proven long-term durability.

Model year202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque76.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Front wiper blades8521276020 alt 8522278070
Cabin air filter8713942050

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.4 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height64.6 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4564 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4 · SAE J1704 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 97.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4 · SAE J1704

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts97.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level) · Intercooler (inspect)
Every 20,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 80,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect)
At 90,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2023 Lexus RZ450e top in one area — the power train,electrical system,visibility, 1 of 10 reports (10%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train,electrical system,visibility pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
104
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train,Electrical System,Visibility1
Steering,Suspension1
Wheels,Unknown Or Other1
Exterior Lighting1
Equipment1
Power Train,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown Or Other1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 104 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
25LD022025-11-04Unknown Or OtherModel Year 2023-2025 model year RZ vehicles have charge ports that use the CCS standard…
L-TT-0326-23 Rev22025-08-19Electrical SystemSome customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features…
25LC032025-08-05Electrical SystemTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE 25LC03 EV CHARGING PERFORMANCE + DISPLAY…
L-TT-0347-252025-06-17EngineSome ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 RZ450e have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.