Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Lexus LX470

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 14 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V434000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
75,395
Reported to NHTSA
2004-09-08
Owners notified
2005-06-10

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR, WHICH WILL DECREASE THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DRL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE JUNE 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes3225,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.138,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1102,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Service brakes, hydraulic146,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1126,775 mi
Structure: frame and members1115,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1134,000 mi
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt163,014 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly179,000 mi

The 1998 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.