2004 Lexus Lx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Air Bags (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Compared against other Lexus Lx model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (17)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0023-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0022-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0021-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film withi
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0020-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. this type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0023-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-10-26 · Steering“this is an amended report filing: --i brought the following issues to the attention of lexus corporate customer care and after they reviewed the situation, they refused to offer any financial responsibility for correcting this serious safety issue even after i informed them that the same vgrs systems in the lexus ls460, ls 460l, ls 600h, and ls 600…”
2022-10-26 · Steering“--the failure involved the vehicle steering system. specifically the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) electronic control unit (ecu) had failed resulting in a severe alignment mismatch between the steering wheel and the front tires. in order for the front wheels to drive in a straight line, the steering wheel would be off center by anywhere fro…”
2022-05-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while driving up i70 in colorado i experienced a fuel smell in the cab of the vehicle. when i stopped to see what the issue was i found fuel vapors coming out of the fuel door/gas cap. i replaced the gas cap and again experienced this issue. this leads me to believe the fuel evap system does not work correctly causing excessive fuel pressure in…”
2020-07-24 · Air Bags · 134,000 mi“i have contacted two lexus dealers about a recall for the curtain-shield airbag control module. after months neither have received the necessary parts and therefore have not remedied the recall.…”
2013-09-18 · Unknown Or Other“suspension will not adjust and the off light keeps blinking…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.