DecodedCarsLexus TX
3 model years from 2024 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 27–29 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2024 (49)
- Interest
- 5,947 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 TX in brief
The 2026 Lexus TX is a standard SUV offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 203 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,630 lb (350 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (27 city / 28 highway), 35% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Lexus TX has 3 model years in our data, from 2024 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2025 at 29 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 27 to 29 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (25), air bags (18), electrical system (12).
2026 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 7 campaigns and 96 owner complaints.
How the 2024 TX compares
The 2024 Lexus TX is a standard SUV offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 203 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,630 lb (350 4dr SUV).
About the Lexus TX
The Lexus TX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Japanese brand Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Produced since September 2023, it is exclusively marketed in North America, with no plans for export to Europe, Asia or other world markets. The TX is constructed upon the front- and all-wheel drive TNGA-K platform, shared with its Toyota Grand Highlander sibling and the mid-size XU70 Highlander/Kluger. The TX was revealed simultaneously with the J250 GX on June 8, 2023. Replacing the RX L, it takes the position of being the brand's only three-row crossover SUV.
From the Wikipedia article "Lexus TX", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 TX pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 27 MPG combined — 35% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- Modest powerUp to 275 hp, versus about 409 hp for similar 2026 models.
- 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Compare head to head
TX changes by model year
- 2026
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 29 to 27
- 2025
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 27 to 29
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2026 TX
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Tesla Model X | 352 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus LX | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus GX | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →