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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Lexus LX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
24
Latest campaign
Sep 8, 2004

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Exterior lighting1Sep 8, 2004

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 8, 2004Latest campaign
Sep 8, 200404V434000

Exterior lighting: headlights

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V434000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 04V434000 · Sep 8, 2004
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component24

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
24Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electronic stability control (ESC)521000
Service brakes417000
Vehicle speed control417200
Tires313000
Structure313000
Suspension28000
Engine and engine cooling14000
Power train14000
Electrical system14000
Exterior lighting14000
Unknown or other14000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names LX, LX450, LX470.

Latest reports

  • Tires

    “Tire size is a P275 / 70 / R18 On 10/11/2025 I experienced a belt separation on my driver side rear tire which resulted in a noticeable bulge in the tread area.”

    Filed 10/16/2025 · ODI 11693882
  • Service brakes

    “A rapid discharge of brake fluid occurred from the abs valve body on the master cylinder. I drove the vehicle that day and parked it in the driveway.”

    Filed 12/11/2020 · ODI 11382987
  • Service brakes

    “Hi there. Have been a later owner of a '00 lx470 with roughly 250k miles. Early on in my ownership--with the vehicle in motion and no prior warning-- the abs light comes on and a loud beeping noise starts.”

    Filed 09/16/2019 · ODI 11255740

Other Lexus LX model years

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2000 Lexus LX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus LX have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Lexus LX. The most recent, 04V434000 (reported September 8, 2004), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Lexus LX?

Electronic stability control (ESC) is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Lexus LX?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.

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