NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Lexus LX Safety Record
The 2026 Lexus LX has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Lexus LX currently lacks federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model year. Consequently, a Safety Index score cannot be computed, leaving consumers without star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover protection. The vehicle's recall burden is light, with one documented recall addressing a powertrain transmission solenoid issue. This recall also affects certain 2025 models. A single unverified owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA. The absence of comprehensive crash-test data means no federal assessment of crashworthiness is available for the 2026 Lexus LX.
The 2026 Lexus LX was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall addressing the automatic transmission, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Lexus LX?
The 2026 Lexus LX has not undergone federal crash testing, leaving a gap in data for this model year. No closely related model years have published crash-test results available for comparison. On its recall record, the LX shows a single powertrain campaign, shared with 2025 LX600 units. This recall addresses the automatic transmission solenoid, a component that can affect shift behavior if it fails. The vehicle's owner complaint record is similarly sparse, with one unverified report concerning the service brakes. This low volume of federal actions places the 2026 LX in the Light recall and complaint burden band, indicating a thinner profile relative to other vehicles in the dataset for this model year. This burden band describes only the recall and complaint volume, not crash safety performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Lexus LX have any recalls?
The 2026 Lexus LX carries one recall, issued jointly with certain 2025 Lexus LX600 vehicles and focused on the automatic transmission. The campaign concerns a transmission solenoid condition in the powertrain. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data on record; however, owners should verify current remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Lexus LX?
NHTSA records one owner complaint for the 2026 Lexus LX. That complaint targets the Service Brakes component. It is an unverified consumer allegation reported to NHTSA and has not been confirmed as a defect. The complaint record shows zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths associated with these allegations.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Lexus LX?
A significant transmission recall impacts the 2026 Lexus LX. This recall is a critical concern for any prospective owner; NHTSA advises that the vehicle identification number be checked against the free recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to confirm remedy prior to purchase.
- The 2026 Lexus LX has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- One recall is on record for the 2026 Lexus LX, jointly covering certain 2025 LX600 units and targeting a transmission solenoid condition in the automatic powertrain; owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- One unverified owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for this model year, alleging a concern with the Service Brakes component; the complaint records zero crashes, injuries, or deaths.
- No tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA data we cover, so there is no federal crash-test result from a closely related model year that shoppers can use as a reference point.
FAQ2026 Lexus LX safety questions
Was the 2026 Lexus LX crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Lexus LX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2026 Lexus LX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Lexus LX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Lexus LX. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus LX 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.