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Lexus RX Safety Ratings
Crash test results for 7 model years · 2026: 5 stars overall
Ratings by model year
Best rated version of each year. Pick a year to see every body style and drive type.
Frequently asked questions
- How safe is the Lexus RX?
- The 2026 Lexus RX earned 5 stars overall in NHTSA testing, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover in its best rated version.
- Why are some years missing ratings?
- NHTSA does not test the Lexus RX every year. When a model carries over unchanged, the earlier rating usually applies. Ratings from before 2011 used an older, easier test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) · Last updated 10/22/2026