Lexus RX owner's manuals
The Lexus RX appears in NHTSA vehicle records for 28 model years, from 1999 to 2026. Pick your year below for the official manual and recalls.
Choose your model year
28 yearsHow to get the right RX manual
- Find your VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label, and decode it below to confirm the model year and trim.
- Open the official Lexus owner site and choose the RX.
- Select your model year. If the site asks for a VIN, use it so the manual matches your exact equipment.
- Download the owner's manual plus any separate guides for navigation, infotainment, warranty and maintenance.
- Save the PDF to your phone so it's there when you're in the car without signal.
Sections worth bookmarking
Instrument cluster
Every symbol your RX can show and what to do about it.
MaintenanceService schedule
Intervals for oil, filters, brake fluid and inspections, including severe service.
Capacities and fluids
Oil grade and capacity, coolant type and tire sizes, usually in the last chapter.
Fuses
Fuse box locations and what each fuse protects, near the back of the manual.
Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.
About Lexus manuals
Lexus Drivers site offers manuals and warranty information by model and year. As with Toyota, manuals are organized so you can view only the sections that apply to your trim.
Questions
Where can I get the Lexus RX owner's manual?
Lexus publishes owner's manuals on its official owner site (drivers.lexus.com). Choose the RX and your model year, or sign in with your VIN so the manual matches your trim.
Is the manual the same for every RX year?
No. Manuals are written for each model year and the RX spans 1999–2026. Equipment, infotainment and maintenance intervals change between years and generations, so always use the edition for your year.
How do I check recalls on a Lexus RX?
Use the recall checker on this page, which searches NHTSA's recall database by model year. Recalls apply to specific VINs, so confirm with a Lexus dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17 character VIN.