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Lexus LX VIN Check

NHTSA holds 11 owner complaints on the Lexus LX from 7 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 11 complaints · 7 runs · 1999–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported LX run is JT6HT00W4Y0 (2000 builds) with 3 complaints, 1.9× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 50% of reports; 2000 is the worst model year at 2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for LX model years 1998–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Lexus LX has 7 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 82% of every LX complaint on file.

FIG.01·Lexus LX — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JT6HT00W4Y0••••••20003——
JT6HT00W9X0••••••19992——
JT6HT00W0Y0••••••20002——
JT6HT00W3X0••••••19991—1
JT6HT00W5X0••••••19991——
JT6HT00W7Y0••••••20001——
JTJWD7CX8T4••••••20261——
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

ForCar has checked 46 LX VINs so far, most often 2013, 2023, 2020 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 7 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Lexus LX the gap between build years is 1.5×: a 2000 car draws 2 complaints per run, a 1999 one 1.3.

FIG.02·Lexus LX — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2000263—
19991.343—
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2000 at 2 complaints per run; lightest is 1999 at 1.3.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 50% of everything Lexus LX owners report: Service Brakes, 7 of 11 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Lexus LX — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Service Brakes7——
Electrical System1—1
Exterior Lighting1—1
Equipment1—1
Engine1——
Fuel/propulsion System1——
Engine And Engine Cooling1——
Vehicle Speed Control1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 15 recall campaigns on the Lexus LX; the 6 below cover build years 1998 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Lexus LX — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
18V887000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2008–2019
04V434000Exterior Lighting:headlights1998–2005
17V548000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2006–2013
10V346000Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman2003–2007
25V744000Back Over Prevention:display Function2022–2025
11V113000Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal2008–2011
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

18V887000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2008: 10 years on the road before the recall.

The LX against its rivals

The LX draws 1.6 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Palisade 4, the Toyota Sequoia 5.1 and the Porsche Cayenne 1.7. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Lexus LX VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Lexus LX1171.60%
Hyundai Palisade2,43160242.2%
Toyota Sequoia2,6965295.13.4%
Porsche Cayenne6023501.72.5%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

FIG.06·Lexus LX — complaint severity
OutcomeLexus LXAll vehicles
Complaints filed111,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (9.1%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Lexus LX share of that is 11 complaints over 7 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Lexus LX
Recalls63 campaignsFuel economy20 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems11 complaintsUsed prices547 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1996–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Lexus LX VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 11 NHTSA complaints from 7 LX runs and 15 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which LX production run has the most complaints?

JT6HT00W4Y0, a 2000 build, with 3 complaints. The typical LX run has 1.6.

Which LX years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2000 is heaviest at 2 complaints per run and 1999 lightest at 1.3.

Does the LX get more complaints than the Hyundai Palisade?

No: 1.6 complaints per production run for the LX against 4 for the Hyundai Palisade.

How many LX complaints involve a crash?

0% of 11 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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