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Lexus LX
AutoReviewUS says the 2026 Lexus LX 600 is powered by a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing 409 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, remaining one of the most distinctive full-size luxury SUVs on the American market. MotorTrend says Lexus' flagship LX SUV gets slight tweaks and a higher price for 2026, with the 2026 LX600 starting at about $108,000 in Premium trim and coming equipped with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 driving aids. Everyman Driver says the 2026 Lexus LX 700h Luxury is the sweet spot for buyers who want the hybrid powertrain, real towing strength, seven-passenger flexibility, and flagship Lexus comfort without going all the way into the four-seat Ultra Luxury setup, calling it possibly the most balanced version of the lineup.
Engine output
AutoReviewUS (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Lexus LX 600 is powered by a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing 409 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, remaining one of the most distinctive full-size luxury SUVs on the American market.
Slight tweaks, higher price
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says Lexus' flagship LX SUV gets slight tweaks and a higher price for 2026, with the 2026 LX600 starting at about $108,000 in Premium trim and coming equipped with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 driving aids.
The hybrid's sweet spot
Everyman Driver (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Lexus LX 700h Luxury is the sweet spot for buyers who want the hybrid powertrain, real towing strength, seven-passenger flexibility, and flagship Lexus comfort without going all the way into the four-seat Ultra Luxury setup, calling it possibly the most balanced version of the lineup.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Lexus LX600 have?
AutoReviewUS (opens in a new tab) says 409 hp and 479 lb-ft.
How much does the 2026 Lexus LX600 cost?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says about $108,000 in Premium trim.
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The 2026 Lexus LX is built around 3.4L turbo V6 (LX 600) or 3.4L turbo hybrid V6 (LX 700h), rated at 409 / 457 horsepower across its full-size luxury SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 5 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 LX seats 4 or 7 and is a Full-size luxury SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 LX.
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2026 Lexus LX
LX 600 (409 hp) covers Premium, F Sport Handling and Luxury; LX 700h (457 hp) is exclusive to Ultra Luxury and Overtrail. Ultra Luxury seats four with second-row captain's chairs instead of the standard seven.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
4 indexed Lexus LX model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus LX | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Lexus LX | 2025 record → | |
| 2023 Lexus LX | 2023 record → | |
| 2018 Lexus LX | 2018 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Lexus LX.
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.
Source: Lexus LX (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Lexus LX at a glance
- Production
- November 1995 – present
- Model years
- 1996–present
- Assembly
- Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Yoshiwara plant)
- Class
- Full-size luxury SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
- Chassis
- Body-on-frame
- Also called
- Toyota Land Cruiser
Recent recalls (5 campaigns across the latest model years)
- March 2026, Seats. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus LX vehicles. The front passenger seat may have insufficient clearance between the seat frame and the stopper that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant.… Consequence: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- February 2026, Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles. In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage. Consequence: A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a…
- November 2025, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can… Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Year by year
The Lexus LX across 12 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus LX | 19–20 | $4,000–$4,200 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Lexus LX | 19–20 | $3,900–$4,100 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Lexus LX | 19 | $4,100 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 Lexus LX | 19 | $4,100 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 Lexus LX | 19 | $4,100 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 Lexus LX | 14 | $5,550 | 1 | |
| 2020 Lexus LX | 14 | $5,550 | 1 | |
| 2019 Lexus LX | 15 | $5,150 | 1 | |
| 2018 Lexus LX | 15 | $5,150 | 1 | |
| 2017 Lexus LX | 15 | $5,150 | 1 | |
| 2016 Lexus LX | 15 | $5,150 | 1 | |
| 2015 Lexus LX | 14 | $5,550 | 1 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Lexus LX, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 1 to 2 | 19.0 to 19.5 | Labels: LX 700h; Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Hybrid | |
| 2021 to 2022 | 14.0 to 19.0 | Labels: LX 600; Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Transmissions: Automatic (S10); Drives: All-Wheel Drive | Labels: LX 570; Engines: 5.7L 8-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (S8); Drives: 4-Wheel Drive | |
| 2019 to 2020 | 15.0 to 14.0 | |||
| 2015 to 2016 | 14.0 to 15.0 | Transmissions: Automatic (S8) | Transmissions: Automatic (S6) |
Buying used
What the Lexus LX recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | power train (automatic transmission) | None |
| 2025 | 2 | back over prevention (display function); power train (automatic transmission) | None |
| 2024 | 4 | power train (automatic transmission); back over prevention (display function); engine and engine cooling; 1 more | None |
| 2023 | 5 | power train (automatic transmission); engine and engine cooling; back over prevention (display function); 1 more | None |
| 2022 | 5 | power train (automatic transmission); engine and engine cooling; back over prevention (display function); 1 more | None |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Lexus LX trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 600 Premium | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 409 | 479 | 5,875 | 8,000 | 19 | $108,450 |
| LX 600 F SPORT Handling | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 409 | 479 | 5,875 | 8,000 | 19 | $115,450 |
| LX 700h Overtrail | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 457 | 583 | 6,261 | 8,000 | 20 | $117,185 |
| LX 600 Luxury | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 409 | 479 | 5,875 | 8,000 | 19 | $117,450 |
| LX 700h F SPORT Handling | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 457 | 583 | 6,261 | 8,000 | 20 | $119,450 |
| LX 700h Luxury | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 457 | 583 | 6,261 | 8,000 | 20 | $121,450 |
| LX 700h Ultra Luxury | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 457 | 583 | 5,875 | 8,000 | 20 | $142,950 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Lexus LX model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3.4-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 3.4-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 409–457 | 5,875–6,261 | 8,000 | 17.9–21.1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3.4-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 3.4-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 409–457 | 5,665–5,945 | 8,000 | 17.9–21.1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3.4-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 409 | 5,665–5,945 | 8,000 | 21.1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3.4-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 409 | 5,665–5,945 | 8,000 | 21.1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 409 | 5,665–5,945 | 8,000 | 21.1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5.7-liter V8 | 383 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 24.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5.7-liter V8 | 383 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 24.6 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5.7-liter V8 | 383 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 24.6 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.7-liter V8 (VVT) | 383 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 24.6 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.7-liter V8 (VVT) | 383 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 24.6 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5.7-liter V8 (VVT) | 383 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 24.6 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5.7-liter V8 (VVT) | 383 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 24.6 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Lexus LX: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Lexus LX : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 3.4).
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | powertrain |
| 2025 | 2 | not available | backup camera, powertrain |
| 2024 | 4 | not available | powertrain, backup camera, engine cooling, seats |
| 2023 | 5 | not available | engine cooling, powertrain, backup camera, seats |
| 2022 | 5 | not available | engine cooling, powertrain, backup camera, seats |
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Lexus LX model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Lexus LX?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Lexus LX model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Lexus LX has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 3.4. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q03What are common recall-related problems on the Lexus LX by model year?
2026: powertrain. 2025: backup camera, powertrain. 2024: powertrain, backup camera, engine cooling, seats. 2023: engine cooling, powertrain, backup camera, seats. 2022: engine cooling, powertrain, backup camera, seats.
Q04Why do some Lexus LX model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Lexus LX model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Engine and cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Climate and electrical, Buying, records and recalls.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 LX come in?
The 2026 Lexus LX (full-size luxury SUV) comes in 5 trims: Premium, F Sport Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, Overtrail.
Q02What are the 2026 LX trims?
The 2026 Lexus LX trims are Premium, F Sport Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, Overtrail, listed from the entry Premium up to the top Overtrail.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 LX use?
The 2026 Lexus LX is built around 3.4L turbo V6 (LX 600) or 3.4L turbo hybrid V6 (LX 700h), rated at 409 / 457 horsepower across its full-size luxury SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 LX have?
The 2026 Lexus LX is rated at 409 / 457 horsepower (3.4L turbo V6 (LX 600) or 3.4L turbo hybrid V6 (LX 700h)).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 LX?
The 2026 Lexus LX is offered with Standard 4WD.