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2002 Lexus LX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 8, 200404V434000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsTHIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V434000
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Owner complaints by component10
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 40 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 10 |
| Power train | 1 | 10 |
| Structure | 1 | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 10 |
| Air | 1 | 10 |
| Seats | 1 | 10 |
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.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus lx470. While driving on a mountain road at 40 mph, the vehicle's warning sensor began beeping and the vehicle stopped abruptly.”
- Power train
“Transmission failure at highway speed. A loud bang, grinding and smell of burning transmission fluid. Small fire from leaking transmission fluid. Higher rate of these types of failures for 2000 - 2002 lx470 suv's *js”
- Structure
“Water was leaking into the back of the vehicle and soaking the interior. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, they thought the leak was due to the spoiler.”
Other Lexus LX model years
- 20063 recalls15 complaints
- 20053 recalls9 complaints
- 20043 recalls18 complaints
- 20033 recalls20 complaints
- 20021 recall5 complaints
- 20011 recall5 complaints
- 20001 recall24 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2002 RX0 recalls100 complaints
- 2002 ES2 recalls180 complaints
- 2002 IS0 recalls40 complaints
- 2002 GS0 recalls17 complaints
- 2002 LS0 recalls37 complaints
- 2002 SC4 recalls47 complaints
- 2003 GX2 recalls51 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2002 Lexus LX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus LX have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 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 2002 Lexus LX?
Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 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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