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Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 Lexus LXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2023 Lexus LX, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-767 the manufacturer reports only 5% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Lexus LX has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine
3Engine and engine cooling
2Power train
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Air bags
1Steering
1Back over prevention
1Seats
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2023 Lexus LX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other LX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LX median. How we score
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In owners' words
What LX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On October 29, 2026, while driving my 2023 Lexus LX 600 at approximately 30 mph on a local road immediately after exiting a 75 mph highway, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power. The engine completely seized while in motion, and the RPMs immediately dropped to zero.…
Purchase Date of LX600: 10/26/2023 Date of Incident: 12/21/2025 While driving home (at about 65 MPH) the vehicle gave an alert on the dash which said Pull Over - Vehicle Losing Power and Shutting Down. Once this alert appeared on the dash, we had approximately 30 seconds to find a safe spot to pull…
I am writing to report a concern regarding an unresolved safety recall for my 2023 Lexus LX 600. Lexus notified us of this recall on November 6, 2025. However, nearly four months later, the company continues to state on its website that no remedy is currently available. Given the significant…
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