2016 Lexus LX570 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 21, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other LX570 years
Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus LX570. That ranks 5th out of 12 LX570 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Lexus LX570 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Exterior Lighting1 · ~38,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%———
Exterior Lighting150%38,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2016 Lexus LX570 recalls (1)

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Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:sensor:occupant classification; seat belts:frontDec 13, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V887000 · 89,740 vehicles

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.

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.

Takata recall. Screen says: srs airbag system malfunction has been detected. Advises to contact our lexus dealer immediately to have vehicle inspected. We have done this at least 3 separate times. No eta as to when this issue will be resolved.

Air Bags · received May 21, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11209106

While driving at a snow storm (lake tahoe area, hwy 50), i had to stop every 10-15 minutes to clear my headlights, which were almost completely covered by snow. It was very dangerous. Almost zero visibility, nowhere to stop safely... Led headlights do no produce enough heat to melt the snow. Lexus…

Exterior Lighting · received Feb 10, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11175979

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus LX570?

Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus LX570?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.