Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
34 complaint records2 crash reports
"MY AIRBAG IS STILL GOOD BUT THE LEXUS AND AUTOMOBILE BEREAU CONTACT ME FOR REPAIR SO HOW AM I STOPPING THEM TO ANNOY ME...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Body & structure
31 complaint records2 crash reports
"THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND SHINY VERY STICKY. THE GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD IS INTERFERING WITH THE DRIVER'S VISION. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Glass & wipers
19 complaint records
"TWO YEARS AGO I NOTICED MY DASHBOARD GETTING STICKY , AND NOW IT'S GETTING WORSE AND WORSE,BECAUSE WHEN THE SUN OR SHINE I CAN SEE WITH THE GLER....."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse glass & wipers parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA07010 opened Aug 2007 | closed Oct 2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | UNWANTED ACCELERATION, FLOOR MAT - led to recall 07E082000 THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL IF PROPERLY SECURED USING THE RETAINING HOOKS PROVIDED BY TOYOTA.HOWEVER, IF THE ALL WEATHER MAT IS UNSECURED AND MOVES FORWARD FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION IT CAN ENTRAP THE THROTTLE PEDAL AT... |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021723 2021-11-24 | Electrical | 55,683 | Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. |
| 2017007 2017-01-09 | Airbag | 130,661 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. |
| 2009290 2009-10-07 | Other | 437,445 | On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 Dec 2025 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. | |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 Jul 2024 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. | |
| L-SB-0030-24 Jun 2024 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. | |
| L-SB-0024-24 Apr 2024 | Structure | The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. | |
| L-SB-0023-24 Apr 2024 | Structure | To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. |
Show 20 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Recall 22 Apr 2022 | Equipment | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 | |
| L-SB-0004-22 Feb 2022 | Air Bags | TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. | |
| Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 2022 | Wheels | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. | |
| Lexus Safety Re Mar 2021 | Air Bags | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements | |
| Lexus Safety Re May 2020 | Equipment | Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements | |
| L-SB-0014-08_Rev Mar 2017 | Structure | TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? | |
| L-SB-0060-13 Rev Nov 2016 | Equipment | TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 ? | |
| L-SB-0021-14 Rev Sep 2016 | Equipment | TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated. | |
| DLB_Dealer Lette Mar 2016 | Electrical System | DLB Expired on February 28, 2016 | |
| DLB_Technical In Mar 2016 | Electrical System | DLB Expired on February 28, 2016 | |
| LSB002514B Jul 2014 | Electrical System | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset | |
| LSB002514 Jul 2014 | Electrical System | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset. | |
| LSB002114 Jun 2014 | Equipment | Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. | |
| LSB009213B Dec 2013 | Visibility | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning | |
| LTT014513 Nov 2013 | Visibility | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior | |
| L-SB-0060-13 Sep 2013 | Equipment | Some 2006 ? 2014 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced. | |
| LSB006013A Sep 2013 | Visibility | HVAC Odor Maintenance | |
| DLB Update RL Feb 2013 | Structure | As previously communicated in December 2012, Lexus discovered that the trunk release lever handle in some model vehicles can break if not pulled in the direction specified on the handle. | |
| DLB Update DL Feb 2013 | Structure | As previously communicated in December 2012, Lexus discovered that the trunk release lever handle in some model vehicles can break if not pulled in the direction specified on the handle. | |
| SB-0001-11 REV1 Jan 2011 | Power Train | LEXUS: INFORMATION ON AN IMPROVED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *RM |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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