2003 Lexus Rx300 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Lexus Rx300. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The contact owns a 2003 lexus rx300. The contact stated that the hvac system was inoperable. Additionally, the vsc and check engine warning lights were illuminated while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed at an autozone with a catalytic converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…”
“The contact owns a 2003 lexus rx300. The contact stated that the hvac system was inoperable. Additionally, the vsc and check engine warning lights were illuminated while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed at an autozone with a catalytic converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…”
“The contact owns a 2003 lexus rx300. The contact stated that the hvac system was inoperable. Additionally, the vsc and check engine warning lights were illuminated while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed at an autozone with a catalytic converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…”
“Airbag light stays on when car is running and when I had it checked out the mechanic said it could inflate at any time. Don't have the money in budget to have done right now.”
“I own a 2003 lexus rx300. After I had came from a completed stop while depressed on the accelerator pedal, the brakes began to lock with the abs brake light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated the av pump failed or that it maybe something with the…”
“I own a 2003 lexus rx300. After I had came from a completed stop while depressed on the accelerator pedal, the brakes began to lock with the abs brake light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated the av pump failed or that it maybe something with the…”
“I own a 2003 lexus rx300. After I had came from a completed stop while depressed on the accelerator pedal, the brakes began to lock with the abs brake light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated the av pump failed or that it maybe something with the…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lexus 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the airbag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the airbag failure was due to water. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Lexus Rx300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.