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2016 Lexus Lx570 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2016 Lexus Lx570 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Lx570 years?

Lx570 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted8 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 4 complaints2010: 4 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 8 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 1 complaints
Lx570 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Lexus Lx570 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags150%
Lighting150%

Does the 2016 Lexus Lx570 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V887000AirbagsDecember 13, 2018 · 89,740 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TAKATA RECALL. SCREEN SAYS: SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN DETECTED. ADVISES TO CONTACT OUR LEXUS DEALER IMMEDIATELY TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED. WE HAVE DONE THIS AT LEAST 3 SEPARATE TIMES. NO ETA AS TO WHEN THIS ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 30, 2018

“WHILE DRIVING AT A SNOW STORM (LAKE TAHOE AREA, HWY 50), I HAD TO STOP EVERY 10-15 MINUTES TO CLEAR MY HEADLIGHTS, WHICH WERE ALMOST COMPLETELY COVERED BY SNOW. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. ALMOST ZERO VISIBILITY, NOWHERE TO STOP SAFELY... LED HEADLIGHTS DO NO PRODUCE ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT THE SNOW. LEXUS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · February 3, 2019

2016 Lexus Lx570 — common questions

Is the 2016 Lexus Lx570 reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Lexus Lx570 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Lexus Lx570. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.