2013 Lexus LX570 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX570 years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus LX570. That is the most of any LX570 model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 82,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Lexus LX570 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 83% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 33% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lexus LX570 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:sensor:occupant classification; seat belts:front
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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."
Risk: An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS LX570. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) IN AUGUST OF 2019, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO…
Airbag 'off indicator stays on constantly. Have received a recall notice from lexus saying it is a seat belt tension sensor and to be patient while they prepare a remedy for this condition. The light came on one day and has remained on since.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS LX570. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS OF BROOKLYN (6502 5TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220, [redacted]) WAS…
Sensor in passenger seat belt buckle. Seat belt indicator light is blinking all time even with seat belt connected-says that air bag off - front passenger seat belt internal short. Afraid air bag will not go off if vehicle is ever in accident.
When a passenger is belted and seated in the front seat, the airbag sensor goes off. Had taken in the car 6 times to the dealer. Had it physically fixed twice. Still malfunctioning.
Other Lexus LX570 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 LX570 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 LX570 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 LX570 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 LX570 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 LX570 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 LX570 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 LX570 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 LX570 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 LX570 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 LX570 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 LX570 | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus LX570?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus LX570?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Lexus LX570 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX570 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.