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2012 Lexus LX570: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2012 Lexus LX570: 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints.

2vehicle recalls
0owner complaints
0mention a crash
–best combined mpg
2012 Lexus LX570
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Recalls

2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #17V548000 · 2017 · 21 vehicles

What's wrong: These vehicles May be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Why it matters: An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag May not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017.

Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #18V887000 · 2018 · 89,740 vehicles

What's wrong: Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness May break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .

The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019.

Most-reported problems

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Lexus LX570 so far.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2012 Lexus LX570.

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FAQ

Does the 2012 Lexus LX570 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2012 Lexus LX570. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Where can I get a 2012 Lexus LX570 repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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