Lexus LX470 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 64 owner complaints for the Lexus LX470 (model years 2000–2007). The most reported problem area is steering (8 complaints), followed by air bags (8 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus LX470 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 3 of 8 | |
| Air bags | 8 | 3 of 8 | |
| Suspension | 8 | 4 of 8 | |
| Structure | 7 | 4 of 8 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 4 of 8 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V548000 | Aug 31, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2006 | 21 |
| 16V065000 | Feb 5, 2016 | Air bags: side/window | 2003–2006 | 320,409 |
| 10V346000 | Jul 29, 2010 | Steering: gear box, shaft pitman | 2003–2006 | 39,159 |
| 04V434000 | Sep 8, 2004 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2000, 2003–2005 | 75,395 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 7 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.