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2013 Lexus LX570Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2013 Lexus LX570, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-548 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 38%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage82kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Lexus LX570 has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags50
Seat belts20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2013 Lexus LX570 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.

56%repaired · 2020 Q4

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 18V-887 · Dec 13, 2018 · 89,740 vehicles · 50,327 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

38%repaired · 2018 Q4

Air bags: frontal

Recall 17V-548 · Aug 31, 2017 · 21 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2013 vs. every other LX570 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 LX570 median. How we score

'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Lexus LX570 safety ratings

2013 Lexus LX570 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What LX570 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS LX570. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) IN AUGUST OF 2019, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO…
Complaint 11258637 · Sep 27, 2019 · 66,000 miles
AIRBAG 'OFF INDICATOR STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM LEXUS SAYING IT IS A SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR AND TO BE PATIENT WHILE THEY PREPARE A REMEDY FOR THIS CONDITION. THE LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY AND HAS REMAINED ON SINCE.
Complaint 11218357 · Jun 6, 2019 · 98,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS LX570. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS OF BROOKLYN (6502 5TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220, [PHONE]) WAS CONTACTED…
Complaint 11194104 · Apr 5, 2019

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