The 2026 Lexus LX presents a good reliability profile, but a critical recall on the automatic transmission warrants close inspection.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| 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 |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| 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 |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| 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) |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
The 2026 Lexus LX presents a good reliability profile, but a critical recall on the automatic transmission warrants close inspection.
The 2025 Lexus LX offers a mixed reliability picture.
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.
The 2022 Lexus LX presents a mixed reliability picture for used buyers.
The 2021 Lexus LX stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
The 2020 Lexus LX presents an excellent reliability profile, backed by zero recalls and consumer complaints logged with NHTSA.
The 2019 Lexus LX presents a strong case for reliability with zero recalls and complaints logged with NHTSA, though limited data tempers absolute confidence.
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.
The 2017 Lexus LX presents an excellent reliability record, with zero recalls and complaints.
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.
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.
The 2014 Lexus LX stands out as an excellent reliability choice, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
The 2013 Lexus LX stands out with an exceptional reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints in NHTSA data.
The 2012 Lexus LX offers exceptional reliability, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints in the provided data.
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.
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.
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.
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.