Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2025 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2023 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2022 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2021 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 19.6 | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| 2020 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 19.6 | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| 2019 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2018 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2017 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2016 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2015 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 |
| 2014 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 |
| 2013 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 16.8 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.4 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.4 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.4 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.4 | Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2021 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2019 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2018 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2017 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2016 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2015 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2014 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2013 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2012 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Premium |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | Brakes | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 311 | 11 | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2 | Standard | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | — | — | — | CD + Stereo | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 259 | 9.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Brakes: Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs, Axles: 2 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs | — |
| 2016 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1274 | 83.1 | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1173 | 41 | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2016 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Lexus LX presents a good reliability profile, but a critical recall on the automatic transmission warrants close inspection.
2025
The 2025 Lexus LX offers a mixed reliability picture.
2023
The 2023 Lexus LX presents an average reliability profile, but a high number of critical recalls, particularly concerning the engine and airbags, warrants extreme caution.
2022
The 2022 Lexus LX presents a mixed reliability picture for used buyers.
2021
The 2021 Lexus LX stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
2020
The 2020 Lexus LX presents an excellent reliability profile, backed by zero recalls and consumer complaints logged with NHTSA.
2019
The 2019 Lexus LX presents a strong case for reliability with zero recalls and complaints logged with NHTSA, though limited data tempers absolute confidence.
2018
The 2018 Lexus LX presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, though its high fuel consumption and lack of specific safety ratings warrant careful inspection of TSB-related concerns.
2017
The 2017 Lexus LX presents an excellent reliability record, with zero recalls and complaints.
2016
The 2016 Lexus LX is an exceptionally reliable luxury SUV, boasting an excellent overall reliability rating with no reported recalls or complaints, making it a low-risk used purchase.
2015
The 2015 Lexus LX is an exceptionally reliable full-size luxury SUV, boasting an excellent reliability rating with no reported recalls or complaints, making it a low-risk used purchase.
2014
The 2014 Lexus LX stands out as an excellent reliability choice, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
2013
The 2013 Lexus LX stands out with an exceptional reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints in NHTSA data.
2012
The 2012 Lexus LX offers exceptional reliability, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints in the provided data.
2011
The 2011 Lexus LX stands out as an excellent reliability choice, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lexus LX?
Carfocal currently has 15 published LX reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lexus LX presents a good reliability profile, but a critical recall on the automatic transmission warrants close inspection.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026.
Is the Lexus LX reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lexus LX. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lexus lx presents a good reliability profile, but a critical recall on the automatic transmission warrants close inspection. and the 2026 lexus lx offers a compelling luxury suv proposition, but its value hinges on addressing the automatic transmission's known vulnerability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
15 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lexus LX?
Across Carfocal's published LX guides, recurring problem areas include Automatic Transmission, Engine Air Filter, and Brake Fluid. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Automatic Transmission, Engine Air Filter, and Brake Fluid.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 15
- Years tracked
- 15
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints