MODEL
Lexus LX 570
NHTSA safety across every Lexus LX 570 model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Lexus LX 570 we cover (2020 to 2021), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Lexus LX 570 is a full-size, body-on-frame luxury SUV aimed squarely at buyers who want genuine off-road capability wrapped in premium comfort. Positioned at the top of Lexus's SUV lineup for 2020 and 2021, it competes in a rarified segment alongside vehicles like the Land Rover Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade, appealing to affluent families and overlanding enthusiasts alike.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2020-2021 Lexus LX 570 presents an unusual picture: NHTSA did not crash-test this vehicle during the years we cover, which means there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to evaluate. That absence of federal crash-test data is a real gap for safety-conscious shoppers, and it cannot be papered over with reputation alone. On the positive side, the LX 570 carries zero recalls across both model years, a genuinely clean record for any vehicle in this segment. Owner complaints are almost nonexistent, with just one unverified allegation on file and zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to it. That complaint volume is remarkably low for a vehicle sold in meaningful numbers over two model years. The LX 570 does ride on Toyota's proven 4WD platform shared with the Land Cruiser, and it comes standard with a suite of active safety technologies including pre-collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Still, the honest bottom line is this: the zero-recall record and near-silent complaint file are genuinely encouraging, but the lack of any NHTSA crash-test data means shoppers cannot fully benchmark this vehicle's structural protection against tested competitors. If verified crash-test results matter to you, that gap is worth weighing carefully.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the LX 570 for its exceptionally refined interior, premium materials, and composed, confident ride quality on both pavement and rough terrain. Most note that the driving experience feels deliberately unhurried rather than sporty. Some reviewers flag the aging platform as a drawback relative to more recently redesigned competitors, but few question the overall sense of solidity and polish the vehicle projects.
- NHTSA did not conduct crash tests on the 2020 or 2021 LX 570, so there are no federal star ratings available for either model year. Shoppers who prioritize verified structural protection should note this data gap before purchasing.
- The LX 570 recorded zero recalls across both covered model years, which is a strong and concrete safety positive in a segment where complex electronics and advanced systems frequently generate recall activity.
- Owner complaints for 2020-2021 total just one across both years, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached. While complaints are unverified allegations, this volume is unusually low and suggests few owners have flagged urgent safety concerns.
- The LX 570 comes standard with active safety features including pre-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, but because NHTSA has not tested it, the real-world effectiveness of the vehicle's crash structure in a severe impact remains unconfirmed by independent federal measurement.