2013 Lexus LX570
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2013 Lexus LX570 has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 8. The most common issue is air bags problems (63% of all complaints), specifically: when a passenger is belted and seated in the front seat, the airbag sensor goes off. had taken in the car 6 times to the dealer. had it physically fixed twice. still malfunctioning.. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.
8
Total Complaints
2
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 3 of 3)
AIR BAGS
5 complaints- • WHEN A PASSENGER IS BELTED AND SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT, THE AIRBAG SENSOR GOES OFF. HAD TAKEN IN THE CAR 6 TIMES TO THE DEALER. HAD IT PHYSICALLY FIXED TWICE. STILL MALFUNCTIONING.
- • SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE. SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT IS BLINKING ALL TIME EVEN WITH SEAT BELT CONNECTED-SAYS THAT AIR BAG OFF - FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT INTERNAL SHORT. AFRAID AIR BAG WILL NOT GO OFF IF VEHICLE IS EVER IN ACCIDENT.
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS LX570. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS OF BROOKLYN (6502 5TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220, (888) 783-7760) WAS CON
“WHEN A PASSENGER IS BELTED AND SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT, THE AIRBAG SENSOR GOES OFF. HAD TAKEN IN THE CAR 6 TIMES TO THE DEALER. HAD IT PHYSICALLY FIXED TWICE. STILL MALFUNCTIONING.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (2)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
Risk: In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2013 Lexus LX570
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2013 Lexus LX570
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Lexus LX570 Service Intervals
Toyota Motor Corporation-recommended 10K interval with 0W-20 synthetic. Hybrid models use conventional service intervals; battery is 10-year warranty.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Lexus New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
Hybrid battery is now 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids
These are the terms for a new Lexus. If you're buying a used 2013 LX570, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Lexus dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: WHEN A PASSENGER IS BELTED AND SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT, THE AIRBAG SENSOR GOES OFF. HAD TAKEN IN THE CAR 6 TIMES TO THE DEALER. HAD IT PHYSICALLY FIXED TWICE. STILL MALFUNCTIONING.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: AIRBAG 'OFF INDICATOR STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM LEXUS SAYING IT IS A SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR AND TO BE PATIENT WHILE THEY PREPARE A REMEDY FOR THIS CONDITION. THE LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY AND HAS REMAINED ON SINCE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: I WAS DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY WITH NO CARS AROUND ME. I HEAR A LOUD BANG ON MY ROOF, AND THEN HEAR CRACKING. TURNS OUT THAT MY SUNROOF WAS BROKEN, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING AROUND ME TO CAUSE THIS. WHEN TRYING TO GET HOME, THE WINDOW SUBSEQUENTLY SHATTERED. I TOOK THIS INTO THE DEAL AND THEY FIXED IT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Lexus dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus LX570 — Year Comparison
How does 2013 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 8
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