Model year guide

2016 Lexus LX 570

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Lexus LX 570 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 92 on record.

2016 Lexus LX 570 — representative photo
Representative photo

2016 Lexus LX 570 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined15 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Lexus LX 570 recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V887000 · manufacturer #See attached report. · 13/12/2018

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.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. T…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Lexus LX 570 MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$15,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Lexus LX 570 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus LX 570. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Electrical

Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note:…

Transport Canada #2021723 · Nov 2021

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, the seat belt tension sensor wiring of the front passenger occupant classification system could fatigue and break over time. This could result in the front passenger airbag, knee airbag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag to become deactivated, which in the event of crash, could increase the risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: Dealers will modif…

Transport Canada #2018706 · Dec 2018

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Lexus LX 570

The Lexus LX is a full-size luxury SUV sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since January 1996, having entered manufacturing in November 1995. As the flagship SUV from Lexus, it is the company's largest and most expensive SUV. Four generations have been produced, all based heavily on the long-running Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs. The first-generation LX 450 started production in 1995 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Its successor, the LX 470, premiered in 1998 and was manufactured until 2007. The third-generation LX debuted at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007. The fourth-generation LX debuted in October 2021.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2016 Lexus LX 570 vehicles on record

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2016 Lexus LX 570 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Lexus LX 570 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Lexus LX 570. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus LX 570 get?

The 2016 Lexus LX 570 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.