Lexus RZ

Lexus RZ
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The Lexus RZ is an electric SUV that entered production in 2023. It represents Lexus's offering in the growing battery-electric vehicle segment.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerToyota
ProductionFrom 2023
Body typeSUV
FuelElectric
Engine power179 kW (241 hp)
Kerb weight2,094 kg
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 26 European countries that registered the Lexus RZ in 2025 (4,265 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Lexus RZ registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Lexus RZ first registrations in Norway per year
2023492
2024874
2025977

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Lexus RZ cars registered for the first time across 26 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom1,654
Norway977
Germany431
Belgium177
Poland145
Sweden141
Netherlands137
Denmark121
Spain88
France58
Italy41
Portugal39
Hungary38
Lithuania37
Finland27

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 1 complaints for the Lexus RZ, most often about electrical system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

1 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Lexus RZ. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEMUS · NHTSAModel year 2026

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.

    NHTSA campaign 26V393000 · reported 18/06/2026

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lexus recalls.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Lexus RZ have?
The Lexus RZ produces 179 kW (241 hp).
How much does the Lexus RZ weigh?
The Lexus RZ has a kerb weight of about 2,094 kg.