2018 Lexus LX570 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the LX570 at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Lexus LX570 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the air bags (2 complaints). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2018 Lexus LX570 problems

  • Air bags
    2100%
  • Seat belts
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus LX570 complaints by model year

2008200920102011201220132014201520182019431621
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LX570. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best LX570 years: 2008, 2012, 2014. Compare all years →

2018 Lexus LX570 recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-887 · Dec 13, 2018 · 89,740 vehicles

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.

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.

2018 Lexus LX570 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.7L 8-cyl8-speed automatic4WD13 / 18 / 15

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Lexus LX570 a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 LX570 rates few complaints: 2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the LX570 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Lexus LX570?

The air bags — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus LX570 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2018 Lexus LX570, the most recent from November 4, 2020 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LX570?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2012 and 2014. See the full Lexus LX570 years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.