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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Deadly Takata airbag recall nears 1.2 million in Australia
By Joshua Dowling · 17 May 2016
Only a fraction of the 1.2 million cars on Australia roads with airbags that can spray shrapnel have been fixed, new figures show.
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Is RX350 Sport Luxury missing a safety feature?
Answered by Paul Gover · 22 Jun 2016

Lexus says all of the individual features in the package are fitted to the Sport Luxury but they are not linked because that setup is focused on performance driving and it was not regarded as a priority for the luxury flagship.

Kluger or RX 3250?
Answered by Paul Gover · 29 Feb 2016

I am not a fan of the new Kluger, so it would definitely be the Lexus RX for me.

Mustang, 370Z, IS350F, 86 or MX-5?
Answered by Paul Gover · 11 Apr 2016

If you don’t want a convertible, which rules out the MX-5 as my easy first pick, then the 86 is the car for driving enjoyment on a reasonable budget. But don’t overlook its Subaru twin, the BRZ, which is my choice of the two. Both get The Tick, having shared our Car of the Year award.

Do trade-in valuations consider added options?
Answered by Graham Smith · 24 Jun 2016

The trade-in valuations generally don't take options into account, that's consider covered by the range that goes along with the valuation. The trade-in guide on your car is $28,000-$31,500. You should also remember that it's a guide only, and there's no reason why you shouldn't negotiate a better price, and to shop around to get the best price you can. You are better off buying a higher model with everything fitted to it than a lesser model and then optioning it up. It will always be the lesser model, no matter what's fitted to it.

Used Lexus ES review: 1992-2014
By Ewan Kennedy · 22 Feb 2016
Ewan Kennedy reviews the Lexus ES300 and ES300h from 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 used buy.
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Used Lexus CT200h review: 2011-2015
By Ewan Kennedy · 11 Apr 2016
Lexus and its parent company Toyota have more experience in petrol-electric cars than any other maker. Lexus CT200h is the lowest cost model in the Lexus range by quite a margin, with new cars being sold from just $39,990 when launched in Australia in March 2011. While far from being a hot hatch the CT200h has a touch
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Used Lexus GS300 and GS430 review: 2005-2011
By Graham Smith · 24 Jun 2016
Graham Smith reviews the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Lexus GS300 and GS430 as a used buy. Lexus took on the big German brands with build quality but rivals have a lively edge. New Look around you on the road and you'll see heaps of Benzes, BMWs and Audis, standing out with their distinctive
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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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Used Lexus RX review: 2003-2015
By Ewan Kennedy · 27 Jan 2016
Lexus RX has been a huge success for the upmarket Japanese marque since its launch in Australia in April 2003. More a high riding station wagon than a 4WD it has mild to medium off-road ability in its AWD versions, though very few owners ever take advantage of it. The introduction of the fourth generation RX series in
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