Common Problems with the
2026 Lexus RZ

The RZ uses push-button electronic door releases (e-Latch) rather than mechanical pull handles. In damp UK conditions, moisture and road salt can affect the latch mechanism, causing slow opening, incomplete latching, or a failure to open from the outside. The buttons are also prone to unresponsive behaviour when wet or when the car’s low-voltage battery is weak.

The RZ’s lithium-ion battery performance degrades significantly in cold UK winters. Auto Express long-term testing recorded a drop from 205 miles in fair weather to around 186 miles in winter — 66 miles below the WLTP combined figure. Additionally, rapid DC charging speeds can fall well below the 150 kW peak if the battery is not preconditioned, extending journey times during winter road trips.

The RZ’s fastback styling eliminates a rear windscreen wiper. In wet UK conditions, rain and road spray accumulate rapidly on the rear glass, severely reducing visibility through the interior mirror and making reversing in rain dangerous. The reversing camera helps, but it is no substitute for a clear rear window, particularly on dark winter evenings.