NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Lexus LX 700h
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Lexus LX 700h is a full-size luxury SUV sitting at the very top of the Lexus lineup, blending serious body-on-frame off-road capability with a twin-turbocharged hybrid powertrain. It targets affluent buyers who want a prestige alternative to the Land Rover Defender or Mercedes-Benz GLS, and who expect genuine trail-ready credentials wrapped in a lavishly appointed cabin.
The 2026 Lexus LX 700h has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
Reviewers generally praise the LX 700h for its exceptionally refined interior, premium materials, and composed on-road comfort, while noting that the driving experience feels deliberate and unhurried rather than sporty. Most find the off-road capability genuinely impressive for a vehicle of this size and price. Some critics point to the large footprint as a challenge in urban environments, and value-conscious observers note that the price reflects the Lexus prestige tier.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION26V094000
Risk: A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.
Reported 2026-02-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.