NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1998–2007

Lexus LX 470 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 96 owner complaints for the Lexus LX 470, covering model years 1998 to 2007. The 2003 model year drew the most complaints (18), and Structure is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
96 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
10 model years with data (1998–2007)

most complaints: 2003 (18 for that model year)
top component: Structure (10 complaints)
latest recall 17V548000 (reported Aug 31, 2017)

10 complaints reporting a crash (10.4%)
2 complaints reporting a fire (2.1%)
2 complaints reporting an injury (2.1%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lexus LX 470 complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2003 model year has the most complaints: 18 of 96, or 18.8%. Next come 2000 (17) and 1999 (14). The fewest are for 2007, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Lexus LX 470 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Lexus LX 470 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
1998	5	1	0	1
1999	14	1	0	0
2000	17	2	0	0
2001	5	1	0	0
2002	5	0	1	0
2003	18	1	0	1
2004	12	0	1	0
2005	8	2	0	0
2006	9	2	0	0
2007	3	0	0	0
All model years	96	10	2	2

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lexus LX 470 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 10 complaints (10.4% of all 96), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (10) and Air Bags (9).

Components named most often in Lexus LX 470 complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Lexus LX 470 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Structure	10	10.4%
Vehicle Speed Control	10	10.4%
Air Bags	9	9.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	9	9.4%
Steering	9	9.4%
Suspension	9	9.4%
Electrical System	8	8.3%
Service Brakes	8	8.3%
Power Train	6	6.3%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	5	5.2%
Tires	5	5.2%
Equipment	4	4.2%
Visibility	4	4.2%
Exterior Lighting	3	3.1%
Fuel System, Gasoline	3	3.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lexus LX 470 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name LX 470, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 1998 to 2007. 4 model years tie for the most campaigns (3 each).

4 recall campaigns

Lexus LX 470 recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s									1998: 1 campaign	1999: 1 campaign
2000s	2000: 1 campaign	2001: 1 campaign	2002: 1 campaign	2003: 3 campaigns	2004: 3 campaigns	2005: 3 campaigns	2006: 3 campaigns	2007: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 17V548000
Reported Aug 31, 2017
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Frontal
Model year 2006
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. 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."
Consequence:
An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 16V065000
Reported Feb 5, 2016
Air Bags › Side/Window
Model years 2003–2006
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Consequence:
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 10V346000
Reported Jul 29, 2010
Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Model years 2003–2007
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 Lexus LX470 vehicles. The construction of the steering shaft is such that the snap ring on the shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then repeatedly turned to the locked position, over time the steering shaft may become disconnected.
Consequence:
This could result in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the snap ring with a newly designed one and install an additional component which will prevent separation of the steering shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 23, 2010. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 04V434000
Reported Sep 8, 2004
Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Model years 1998–2005
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The daytime running lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.
Consequence:
This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the DRL. Owner notification began June 10, 2005. Owners should contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lexus LX 470 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus LX 470 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lexus LX 470, covering model years 1998 to 2007. The most recent, 17V548000, was reported on August 31, 2017 and is filed under “Air bags”.

Which Lexus LX 470 model year has the most complaints?

The 2003 model year, with 18 of the 96 complaints in NHTSA’s file (18.8%). The next are 2000 (17) and 1999 (14). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lexus LX 470 complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 10 complaints, or 10.4% of all 96. Vehicle Speed Control (10) and Air Bags (9) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lexus LX 470?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lexus dealer.

How many Lexus LX 470 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 96 complaints, 10 report a crash, 2 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Lexus models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Lexus VIN decoder with every Lexus model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Lexus ES 350 2007–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,451 complaints
Lexus RX 1999–2026 · 10 recalls · 947 complaints
Lexus RX 350 2004–2023 · 13 recalls · 838 complaints
Lexus RX 300 1998–2003 · 2 recalls · 722 complaints
Lexus IS 250 2006–2016 · 8 recalls · 719 complaints
Lexus ES 1996–2025 · 4 recalls · 666 complaints
Lexus IS 1999–2026 · 8 recalls · 595 complaints
Lexus ES 300 1995–2013 · 4 recalls · 562 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.