Used Lexus RX450h buying guide
A used Lexus RX450h typically costs $45,650–$60,170 (2019 cars, November 2026). It has 5 recalls in Australia, 1 of them serious (fire risk or loss of power), all with a free fix. Battery warranty: hybrid battery extended cover with annual health checks at Lexus (check the terms). Here's what to pay, what goes wrong and what to check.
Is this used Lexus RX450h a fair price?
Enter the year, kilometres and asking price to see where it sits against typical prices.
Used Lexus RX450h prices by year
Typical November 2026 prices. Each range spans the versions sold that year, from the base model to the top one; kilometres and condition move a car within it.
2016–22
5.7 L/100 km (claimed). RX450hL versions have seven seats.
- 2019$45,650–$60,170
Lexus RX450h recalls in Australia (5)
Every recall has a free fix at a dealer, so a recall doesn't rule a car out. Make sure each one was done: ask for the paperwork or enter the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
- Safety Front passenger airbag can partly inflate on its own. (2015–16 (built Nov 2015 to Feb 2016), PRA 2016/15650)
- Safety Airbag control chip fault can switch the airbags off. (2015 (built Sep to Dec 2015), PRA 2018/16584)
- Can lose power Low-pressure fuel pump can fail, so the engine stalls or runs roughly. Pump replaced. (2017–19, PRA 2020/18243)
- Minor Adaptive high beam reflector can crack and come loose, so auto high beam stops working. (2019–22, REC-006213)
- Minor Towbar missing its compliance label. Label fitted. (2015–21, REC-005052)
Battery and warranty
Hybrid battery: extended cover with annual health checks at Lexus (check the terms). Hybrid batteries are small and usually last the life of the car, but ask whether the hybrid system has had any warnings, and check the service history. A Toyota hybrid battery costs about $2,500–$3,500 fitted: battery replacement costs.
Running costs
At 250 km a week with NSW prices, a 2016–22 Lexus RX450h costs about $34 a week in petrol.
Checklist for a used Lexus RX450h
- The RX350 looks the same but is petrol only: check it's the 450h.
- Ask for the Lexus service history and the fuel pump recall.
- Do a PPSR check for finance owing or a written-off history.
- Ask for the service history, and have it inspected before you pay.
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Common questions
How much is a used Lexus RX450h in Australia?
Typically $45,650–$60,170 for 2019 cars (November 2026), depending on the year, version, kilometres and condition.
Does the Lexus RX450h have any recalls?
Yes, 5 in Australia, including 1 serious one (fire risk or loss of power). All have a free fix. Check the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au to make sure they were done.
What is the battery warranty on a used Lexus RX450h?
Hybrid battery: extended cover with annual health checks at Lexus (check the terms). It transfers to the next owner and runs from when the car was first sold, so check how much is left.
Is a used Lexus RX450h a good buy?
It's worth a look if the recalls were done and the price is right. We didn't find a pattern of common faults. No charging needed.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at October 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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