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2023 Lexus LX

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
1 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
65 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA13
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA19 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Lexus LX is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV. The most efficient version, the LX 600, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 13 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
LX 600GasAWD3.4L 6-cyl turbo172219$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46243.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Air Bags

26LB03 / 26LA03
15,264 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus LX vehicles. The front passenger seat may have insufficient clearance between the seat frame and the stopper that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskIncorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat frame assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB03 and 26LA03.
NHTSA campaign 26V180000reported Mar 24, 2026Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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Engine And Engine Cooling

See Part 573 Report
126,691 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
NHTSA campaign 25V767000reported Nov 6, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25
1,024,407 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000reported Oct 30, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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Engine And Engine Cooling

24TB07,24TA07,24LB04
102,092 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
NHTSA campaign 24V381000reported May 30, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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Power Train

24TA02, 24LA02
280,663 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.RiskUnexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
NHTSA campaign 24V125000reported Feb 21, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
13complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 2 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Engine8
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes1
Back Over Prevention1
Air Bags1

What owners describe

“I received notice over a year ago that the engine in my Lexus was defective and failure could cause damage, injury or death because the engine would seize up. We drive in rural areas, often outside of cell service. We are [XXX] and to be stranded, especially at night, would be very dangerous. I have made several calls …”Aug 4, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2023 Lexus LS 600. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V767000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), 26V18000 (SEATS, AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The c…”Jul 28, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2023 Lexus LX 600. The contact stated that the rearview back up camera image displayed a distorted image. Another issue, the vehicle intermittently stalled when at a complete stop and going to accelerate. The vehicle was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer …”May 26, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other LX model years

B

2026 Lexus LX

1 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2025 Lexus LX

1 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2024 Lexus LX

4 recalls · 3 complaints

D

2022 Lexus LX

6 recalls · 5 complaints

A

2021 Lexus LX

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2020 Lexus LX

0 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2019 Lexus LX

2 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2018 Lexus LX

2 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2017 Lexus LX

1 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2016 Lexus LX

1 recalls · 2 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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