2005 Lexus LX470 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Lexus LX470, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Lexus LX470
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: side/window
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
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Shaft pitman (steering)
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 lexus lx470 vehicles. The construction of the steering shaft is such that the snap ring on the shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then repeatedly turned to the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the snap ring with a newly designed one and install an additional component which will prevent separation of the steering shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall…
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. Owner notification began june june 10, 2005. Owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Lexus LX470 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus lx470. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2017 · Air bags
“Vehicle was topped of with a full tank of gas prior to going on a off road drive. The vehicle was driven modestly up silver canyon trail with no mechanical issues until gas fumes became apparent. I in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 1, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Lexus LX (LX 470). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 12 / 16 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lexus LX470 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus LX470 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 14 |
| 2000 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 17 |
| 2001 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 Lexus LX470 | 3 | 18 |
| 2004 Lexus LX470 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Lexus LX470 | 3 | 8 |
| 2006 Lexus LX470 | 3 | 9 |
| 2007 Lexus LX470 | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2005 Lexus LX470
How do I know if my 2005 Lexus LX470 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Lexus LX470; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V434000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.