2024 Lexus LX problems: recalls, complaints and whether this is a year to avoid
Owner complaint records for the 2024 Lexus LX were not returned in the latest retrieval, so no count is shown rather than a zero that would be wrong. 4 recall entries cover this year.
Which recalls cover the 2024?
Power Train
Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
Free remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Back Over Prevention
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or…
Free remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine…
Free remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
Take the campaign number to any franchised Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free with no mileage or ownership limit, and they follow the car rather than the owner, so a used 2024 with an unrepaired campaign is a free repair you can claim. How recalls work.
Recall text is abridged from the NHTSA record. Search the campaign number at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the full notice and affected VIN ranges.
Which other Lexus LX years should you compare?
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If you are deciding between years, the Lexus LX page carries the full run with the component breakdown. Before money changes hands, run the VIN for open recalls and read the inspection checklist — ten minutes in the seller’s driveway finds most of what matters.
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