Lexus Problems

Are you having problems with your Lexus? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Lexus issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Lexus in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Used Lexus LS review: 2000-2016

By Ewan Kennedy · 26 Jul 2016

Ewan Kennedy reviews the 2001, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2016 Lexus LS as a used buy.

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Takata airbag recall impacts some brands twice

By Justin Hilliard · 25 Jul 2017

The Takata airbag recalls continue to intensify.

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ACCC considers compulsory Takata airbag recall

By Neil Dowling · 22 Sep 2017

Car manufacturers have been slammed by the federal government’s small business minister for not doing enough to accelerate the replacement of almost 2.49 million defective Takata airbags.

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Takata airbag recall: how do I find out if my car is affected?

By Matt Campbell · 17 Nov 2017

What do you do if your car is part of the Takata airbag recall? We're here to help you figure it out.

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Defective Takata airbags trigger mandatory recall of 2.3 million vehicles

By Ron Hammerton · 28 Feb 2018

The Australian government has issued a compulsory recall of 2.3 million vehicles affected by faulty Takata airbags based on information provided from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

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Takata airbag recalls extend to Lexus

By Robbie Wallis · 17 Jan 2017

Lexus Australia has announced it will recall 2166 vehicles over an airbag fault, the latest in a long list of malfunctioning airbags made by embattled Japanese parts manufacturer Takata.

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Lexus RX350 2007: Are they reliable?

Answered by Graham Smith · 07 Sep 2018

It’s unlikely that a manufacturing fault should show up after 11 years. I suspect that you’re just unlucky and its one of those freak thing that can happen. Even the best cars sometimes break down.

My battery is driving too quickly

Answered by Graham Smith · 07 Nov 2017

It’s not a problem with the battery, and replacing the battery won’t fix it. There’s a leakage somewhere that’s causing the battery to drain. It will be something that’s not turning off when the car is turned off, like a computer, a light, or something that’s staying on all the time when it shouldn’t be. Try an auto electrician.

What's the average price of an '04 Lexus RX330 sports luxury?

Answered by Graham Smith · 03 Aug 2018

If you were buying it you would pay $9000-$11,500; if you were trading it in you would get $6500-$8500. On average it would have done between 130,000 and 240,000 km.

NX200t steering wheel damage

Answered by Graham Smith · 11 Nov 2016

It seems off that the steering wheel should be heavily worn in such a short time, which suggests that there is a design or production quality issue with it. I suggest you check as many other NX200t cars as you can find to see if it is a common problem, and make a direct approach to Lexus for help in replacing the wheel.

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