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US recalls (1)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Owner complaints (5)
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus LX (1 fires reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 9).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes, air | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Lexus LX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Lexus LX 470 | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Lexus LX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| LX 470 4.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.