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The 2026 Lexus LX has just 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA[1]. It does have a transmission recall that a dealer software update addresses[2].

1owner complaints[1]
1recalls[3]
19–20MPG combined (EPA)[4]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists one owner complaint for the 2026 LX. It names the brakes. No crash, fire, injury or death is reported[1][5].

In the one complaint we read, the owner describes jerky stopping and a feeling that the car is slipping while braking[5]. One report is not a pattern. Complaints are unverified, and a car this new has had little time to collect them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists one recall for the 2026 LX[3].

The recall names the LX600[2]. Ask a dealer to check your VIN for any LX.

Fuel economy

Both versions use a 3.4L 6-cylinder turbo, Automatic (S10), premium fuel and all-wheel drive[6][4].

Version City Highway Combined Annual fuel cost
LX 600[6] 17 22 19 $4,350
LX 700h[4] 19 22 20 $4,100

EPA fuel cost uses its current fuel price assumptions, not what you will pay.

Engine and size

EPA lists the 3.4L 6-cylinder in the 2026 LX at 409 hp[7]. Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

LX600 LX700H
Length[8][9] 200 in 200 in
Width[8][9] 78 in 78 in
Height[8][9] 74 in 74 in
Wheelbase[8][9] 113 in 112 in
Curb weight[8][9] 5,864 lb 6,261 lb

How 2026 compares with other years

1996: 6 complaints, 0 recalls19961997: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 8 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 19 complaints, 1 recalls19992000: 24 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 5 complaints, 1 recalls20022003: 20 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 18 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 9 complaints, 3 recalls20052006: 15 complaints, 3 recalls2007: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 6 complaints, 3 recalls20082009: 4 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 5 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 1 complaints, 3 recalls20112013: 9 complaints, 2 recalls2014: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 0 complaints, 2 recalls20152016: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2017: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2018: 4 complaints, 2 recalls20182019: 1 complaints, 2 recalls2020: 1 complaints, 0 recalls2021: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20212022: 5 complaints, 6 recalls2023: 13 complaints, 5 recalls2024: 3 complaints, 4 recalls20242025: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2026: 1 complaints, 1 recalls12026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each LX model year. The 2026 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
199660
199780
199881
1999191
2000241
200151
200251
2003203
2004183
200593
2006153
200741
200863
200943
201053
201113
201392
201402
201502
201621
201711
201842
201912
202010
202100
202256
2023135
202434
202501
202611

The 2026 LX has 1 complaint and 1 recall[3]. Across the model years NHTSA lists, complaint counts run from 0 to 24, and the 2000 model year has the most[3]. The 2022 model year has the most recalls, at 6[3].

Several other years also show 1 complaint, including 2011, 2017, 2019 and 2020[3]. Years such as 2014, 2015, 2021 and 2025 show none[3]. Because 2026 is so new, its low count says little about long-term reliability.

Should you buy a 2026 Lexus LX?

The record so far is thin. One complaint[1] is too little to judge. The transmission recall matters, because the risks it describes are serious and the remedy is a dealer software update[2]. Before buying, confirm with a dealer that the update was done on the exact vehicle. Fuel economy is modest at 19 or 20 MPG combined[6][4].

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Lexus LX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one[3]. It is 26V094, a transmission solenoid issue on certain LX600 vehicles[2]. Dealers update the software[2].
What problems do 2026 Lexus LX owners report?
NHTSA has 1 complaint[1], about brakes[5]. It is a single unverified report[1][5].
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Lexus LX?
EPA rates the LX 600 at 19 combined MPG and the LX 700h at 20 combined MPG[6][4].
How much horsepower does the 2026 Lexus LX have?
EPA lists 409 hp for the 3.4L 6-cylinder[7].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 1 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Lexus LX (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Recall 26V094, filed February 18, 2026: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Lexus LX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for LX 700h, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. 1 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. EPA rating for LX 600, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Lexus LX with 3.4L 6-cylinder: rated 409 hp. www.epa.gov
  8. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, LX600 4DR SUV: length 200 in, width 78 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 5,864 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  9. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, LX700H 4DR SUV: length 200 in, width 78 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 6,261 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.