Model year
2002 Lexus LX
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name LX for 2002. Under the matched name LX470, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 5 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for LX470 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), POWER TRAIN (1), SERVICE BRAKES (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 6 complaints
- 2001 5 complaints
- 2002 5 complaints
- 2003 2 complaints
- 2004 6 complaints
- 2005 1 complaints
- 2006 6 complaints
- 2007 1 complaints
- 2008 3 complaints
- 2009 4 complaints
- 2010 2 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2013 3 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
- 2015 0 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
- 2017 1 complaints
- 2018 2 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 13 complaints
- 2024 3 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2002. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX470 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Recalls for LX470
04V434000 · Sep 8, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD.
Complaints for LX470
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for LX470
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 470 · 4.7L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 15 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Lexus LX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.