Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020 Lexus LX 570Recalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2020 Lexus LX 570. Most complaints involve visibility/wiper (1). The EPA rates it 14 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
14mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: visibility/wiper
Fuel cost / yr
$5,700est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2020 Lexus LX 570 as of Oct 29, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 29, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
1 complaints filed with NHTSA · May 2021 – May 2021
- Visibility/wiper1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
By model year
Complaints for each LX 570 model year we’ve synced.
Only one model year synced so far.
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Visibility/wiper
1 report
“I BOUGHT MY CAR IN SEPTEMBER OF 2020. SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 4000 MILES. THIS VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN AROUND MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND THROUGHOUT MY CITY, NEVER ON THE HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. I ONLY USE MY LEXUS TO BUY GROCERIES AND TAKE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL. THE CITY OF DEARBORN STREETS ARE CONSTANTLY CLEANED, AND THERE ARE NEVER ANY SEMI-TRUCKS. WHEN I AM NOT DRIVING MY LEXUS, IT STAYS INSIDE MY GARAGE. I WASH MY LEXUS EVERY WEEK, AND I NEVER DRIVE IT IN HARSH CONDITIONS. BUT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY WINDSHIELD THREE TIMES, AND IT HAS NOT EVEN BEEN A YEAR SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME I GOT A CHIP ON MY WINDSHIELD, I ONLY HAD 112 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I DID NOT DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY; I ONLY DROVE TO THE SUPERMARKET NEXT TO MY HOUSE. I WAS VERY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE I HAVE NOT EVEN HAD THE CAR FOR A MONTH. I DID SOME RESEARCH, AND I CONCLUDED THAT OTHER LEXUS LX 570 HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR WINDSHIELD; THE WINDSHIELD CRACKS VERY EASILY. A WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT COMPANY CAME, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO FILL IN THE CHIP TO PREVENT IT FROM SPREADING. BUT THEN, A WEEK LATER, THE WINDSHIELD HAD ANOTHER CHIP. WE THEN HAD TO PAY FOR THE…”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 29, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 5.7L 8-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S8)
- Drive
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 570 Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.7 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 14 | $5,700 | 636 |
- 14mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Lexus LX 570 as of Oct 29, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 29, 2026Vehicle 14715
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2020 LX 570 questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus LX 570 have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 29, 2026.
What are the most common 2020 Lexus LX 570 problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are visibility/wiper (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2020 Lexus LX 570 get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Lexus LX 570 at 14 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 29, 2026