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Lexus LX Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns across the Lexus LX, 1999–2026. Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 13 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most (6) and the 2005 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Lexus LX complaints by model year

61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

6 2 6 1 6 1 3 2 3 1 2 1 55 513 43 11
2000200320042005200620072008201020132017201820202022202320242026
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2005 · 1 complaints
  • 2007 · 1 complaints
  • 2017 · 1 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2006 · 6 complaints
  • 2004 · 6 complaints
  • 2000 · 6 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2008–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Lexus LX owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2008201020132017201820202022202320242026
Engine 1000000800
Engine and engine cooling 0000004310
Service brakes 0010100111
Electrical system 1100000010
Unknown or other 1000101000
Fuel/propulsion system 0001000200
Vehicle speed control 0110000000
Suspension 0020000000

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Lexus LX recalls (6)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one LX model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Lexus LX
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V180000Mar 24, 2026Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 2082022, 2023, 2024—
26V094000Feb 18, 2026Loss of Drive Power from Transmission Damage202671.3%
25V767000Nov 6, 2025Debris in Engine May Cause Stall2022, 2023, 2024—
25V744000Oct 30, 2025Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112022, 2023, 202481.1%
24V381000May 30, 2024Debris in Engine May Cause Stall2022, 202379.1%
24V125000Feb 21, 2024Unexpected Vehicle Movement2022, 2023, 202493.9%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

200814 mpg
201014 mpg
201314 mpg
201715 mpg
201815 mpg
202014 mpg
202219 mpg
202319 mpg
202419 mpg
202619–20 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Lexus LX FAQ

How many recalls has the Lexus LX had?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns that cover at least one Lexus LX model year from 1999 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Lexus LX year has the most complaints?

Among the last 13 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (6) and the 2005 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Lexus LX problems?

Across the 2008–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, engine and engine cooling, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Lexus LX get?

EPA rates the 2026 Lexus LX at 19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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