The Lexus RX has undergone significant changes in its roof design throughout its history. Choose your vehicle's generation and proceed to select the crossbars prepared for your specific year.
When choosing a roof rack for your Lexus RX, the production year from the vehicle registration document plays a major role. The older second generation XU30 (II) from 2003 to 2009 and the third generation AL10 produced between 2008 and 2015 use raised roof rails. Between 2008 and 2009, these two generations overlapped, so for border-line years, please verify the body shape.
The fourth generation designated as AL20, which entered the market from 2015 to 2022, brought a change to flush roof rails. The mounting of crossbars for this newer version is different and requires a corresponding mounting kit.
You can recognize the mounting type with a simple glance at the car. Raised roof rails stand elevated above the roof and you can slide your hand underneath along their entire length. The rack foot grips around the entire profile during installation.
Flush roof rails lie flat against the roof with no gap and form a compact line with the bodywork. The feet in this case clamp into specific grooves on their edges. Always verify the exact package contents and components in the specific product detail.
The Lexus RX offers a comfortable interior and a spacious trunk, but for a family vacation with skis or bikes, additional space on the roof comes in handy. The crossbars serve as a solid base for a roof box, ski racks, or bike carriers.
When loading equipment, account for the higher body build. You can make accessing the cargo easier by stepping on the open door sill. Before entering underground garages or hotel parking lots, keep in mind the overall height of the vehicle including the loaded accessories.
If you are looking for crossbars for smaller models of this Japanese brand, check out the Lexus NX category, the compact Lexus UX, or go to the complete Lexus overview.
Click on your Lexus RX generation and choose the matching crossbars.
