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Lexus LX570 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every LX570 from 2009 to 2019: 19 owner complaints and 23 recalls across 11 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2013 (6), 2009 (4), 2010 (3). Best fuel economy: 15 mpg combined (2019).

Lexus LX570
Photo: Ethan Llamas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags11
Seat belts5
Other / unknown2
Speed control / throttle1
Seats1
Brakes (hydraulic)1
Engine1
Exterior lights1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20093414
20103314
20113114
201220–
20132614
20142014
20152014
20161215
20171015
20182215
20192115

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lexus LX570?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2013 (6), 2009 (4), 2010 (3).

How many recalls has the Lexus LX570 had?

Across 2009–2019, NHTSA lists 23 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).