NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for the 2010 Lexus LX570. Most complaints involve air bags (2) and electrical system (1). The EPA rates it 14 mpg combined.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“NHTSA RECALL NUMBER18V887 - LEXUS RELEASED SAFETY RECALL JLL (INTERIM NOTICE J2L) WITH A NOTICE THAT LEXUS IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING THE REMEDY AND WILL NOTIFY OWNERS BY MID-FEBRUARY 2019. IT IS NOW APRIL WITH NO UPDATE OR NEW INFORMATION FROM LEXUS. NO REMEDY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND NO NEW TIMELINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.”
“My car A/C servo motor(s) had an internal electrical malfunction which lead to inconsistent air temperature coming from the air conditioner (A/C) vents, air not coming out at the selected temperature, and air not coming out of the passenger A/C vent of the vehicle. This is exactly what's documented in [XXX] Lexus Of Sacramento refused to honor this recall & so did when I called Lexus Corporation. Lexus Of Sacramento changed servo motor part # 87106-50390 & a few other servo motors. The total cost to fix the car is approx $2500”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LX570. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE "OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" MESSAGE APPEARED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND WAITED APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL RESERVOIR AND NOTICED IT WAS LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PRICE LEBLANC LEXUS (413200 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70817) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SEWELL LEXUS OF DALLAS (6421 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75209) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 570 Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,700 | 635 |
| 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 |
3 safety recalls as of Oct 29, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (2), electrical system (1), engine (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2010 Lexus LX570 at 14 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).