1996 Lexus Lx450 recalls & complaints

6 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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6complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Lexus Lx450 under individual trim or body names rather than "Lx450", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

6complaints

3crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Suspension (3), Brakes (3), Hydraulic (3), Airbags (1), Equipment (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (6)

04/01/2002 · Suspension · crash
SUSPENSION TO HEAVY FOR THIS SUV. *AK

01/23/2002 · Airbags · crash
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

01/29/2001 · Suspension · crash
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

05/26/1999 · Brakes
HAVING TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR. REPLACED AT 28,000 MILES NOW AGAIN AT 34,000 MILES. DO NOT RIDE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING. SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALER SAID THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK BECAUSE OF IT'S WEIGHT. YET, DEALER IS CHARGING ME FOR REPAIRS !!!

10/27/1997 · Suspension
SHOCKS FAILED.

10/01/1997 · Brakes
BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY.

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