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2003 Lexus LX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 5, 201616V065000 | Air bags: side/windowIf the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V065000
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| Jul 29, 201010V346000 | Steering: gear box shaft pitmanTHIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V346000
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| 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 component21
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 29 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 19 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 19 |
| Structure | 3 | 14 |
| Air bags | 2 | 10 |
| Engine | 2 | 10 |
| Suspension | 2 | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 5 |
| Visibility | 1 | 5 |
| Equipment | 1 | 5 |
| Child seat | 1 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 5 |
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
- Steering
“My 2003 lexus lx470 has faulty vgrs ecu. Steering wheel spins to 180 degrees. On october 11, 2018, when I backed it out from the driveway, the steering wheel turned 180 degrees.”
- Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus lx470. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall…”
- Engine
“I took the car to lexus of glendale for routine service, which was completed, and three days later, as I was driving on 5 freeway from coalinga to los angeles, all of a sudden, I heard a grinding noise from the engine,…”
Other Lexus LX model years
- 20071 recall4 complaints
- 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
- 2003 RX0 recalls29 complaints
- 2003 ES0 recalls139 complaints
- 2003 IS0 recalls33 complaints
- 2003 GS0 recalls21 complaints
- 2003 LS0 recalls24 complaints
- 2003 GX2 recalls51 complaints
- 2003 SC4 recalls24 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2003 Lexus LX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Lexus LX have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Lexus LX. The most recent, 16V065000 (reported February 5, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Lexus LX?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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