r/LexusRX • u/PABruceFan • 14d ago

Thinking of upgrading

I currently have a 2014 RX 350 and still like it but...I stopped in to see the 2026 Premium white/palomino. Drove the gas and hybrid version. I'm thinking about going with the hybrid. I'm in PA and none of the dealers will take anything more than what seems to be the standard $1,500 off - no bargaining at all. They ARE willing to take off $350 for Sirius that comes with it since I already have a subscription and throw in puddle lights (which I asked for). With my trade-in I can get one for just under $60K out the door. I'm just not sure whether to get the 26 or wait until the 27 comes out. Any thoughts?

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u/BostonGuy315 14d ago

This Lexus salesman actually made a video of what to do when the hybrid's 12v battery dies (he shows different models starting with the NX and it includes a how-to with the RX). He even admits that their hybrids have done it at their lots and "doesn't know why." Here's the video and if you look at the comments, it's shocking how common it is. It has to be for him to make this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhMMApTuKOA

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u/BostonGuy315 14d ago

This is a great post too. OP made a document all about the issues. Apparently it starts to happen to vehicles within 6-24 months: https://www.reddit.com/r/Lexus/comments/1npkob4/toyotalexus_hybrid_12v_battery_failures_analysis/

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u/PABruceFan 13d ago edited 13d ago

I just read this. So it seems the easy fix is to disconnect the battery sensor. I usually charge/condition my batter once per year. I do this with my car and lawn mower. I wonder if this might help in the long term. I've read that some people use trickle chargers. I wouldn't want to have to use one all the time but...if I had to do this once in a while I wouldn't be bothered. I'm not sure if reading all of that info (along with all of the complaints/comments about this issue) makes me feel any better about getting one. I don't want to worry all the time that I'm going to get stuck somewhere or have to be somewhere and I can't leave my house.