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2023 Lexus LX: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2023 Lexus LX with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
18
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
19 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$10,737
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMar 24, 2026 · campaign 26V180000
Toyota 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 num
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalNov 6, 2025 · campaign 25V767000
Toyota 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.
Back Over Prevention › Display FunctionOct 30, 2025 · campaign 25V744000
Toyota 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
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalMay 30, 2024 · campaign 24V381000
Toyota 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.
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionFeb 21, 2024 · campaign 24V125000
Toyota 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.
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Other years of the Lexus LX
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2023 Lexus LX have?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (11), brakes (1), driver-assist & stability (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2023 Lexus LX have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Lexus LX get?
Up to 19 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.