2026 Lexus Lx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2026-02-18 · campaign 26V094000 · 4,374 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles. In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage.
Risk: A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.
Service bulletins (23)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-07-01 · L-SB-0053-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2022 – 2026 model year lx 600, 2024 – 2026 model year gx 550, and 2025 – 2026 model year lx 700h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-19 · L-SB-0009-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice month ##, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0018-26
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · L-SB-0018-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. if the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direct
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · L-SB-0017-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operat
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · L-SB-0019-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice june 18, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0017-26.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-15 · L-SB-0011-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice june 15, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0016-26.
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What owners report
2026-02-27 · Service Brakes“the car has very jerky and non-linear stop. while braking it feels like the vehicle is slipping …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.