Lexus LX VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Lexus LX you are looking at. Then check its model year against 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

VIN prefixJTJJT6

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Lexus LX

About the Lexus LX

Lexus has sold the LX in the US since the 1996 model year, and there have been four generations. J80 first (1996–1997), then J100 (1998–2007). The J200 arrived for 2008–2021, and the J310 took over for 2022–2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns and 197 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the J100. Its 2000 and 2003 model years alone account for 44 of them, with owners bringing up brakes most often and structure and body after that. EPA rates the J80 at 13 mpg combined, while the J310, whose lineup includes hybrid versions, gets 19–20 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years1996–2026

GenerationsJ80 · J100 · J200 · J310

NHTSA recall campaigns15

Owner complaints197 at NHTSA

Lexus LX photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Lexus LX generations

Four generations since the 1996 model year. The J100 (1998–2007) has the most owner complaints, the J310 (2022–2026) the most recall campaigns (7).

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J310

2022–20264th generation

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1996200020052010201520202025

2022–2026· Generation 4 of 4

J310 · 4th generation

PlatformTNGA: GA-F

EPA combined mpg19–20

NHTSA recalls7

Engines (EPA)

3.4 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2022–2026
3.4 L 6-cyl (turbo, hybrid) · 2025–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD
automatic (2022–2026)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (16)Brakes (3)Rear camera / back-over prevention (2)1 high-risk recall campaign

Mentions in 22 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · J310JTJGB7CX?P4······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2023 Lexus LX 600 Luxury, built in Toyota, Aichi

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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which LX model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 15 campaigns on file for LX model years 1996–2026, and the 2022 shows up in more of them than any other year (6), ahead of the 2023 (5). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Lexus LX owners report

NHTSA data

Complaints peak with the 2000 (24 of 197). Tap any bar or generation.

197NHTSA complaints, 1996–2026

14mention a crash

3mention a fire

4injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearJ310: 22 complaints · most for the 2023 (13)

Top complaint areas · J310

Mentions in 22 complaints, 2022–2026.

Engine and cooling16

Brakes3

Rear camera / back-over prevention2

Fuel system2

Air bags1

Seats1

Crashes 0Fires 0Injuries 0

2022–2026 (J310)

NHTSA data summary

Engine and cooling owns this generation. Its 16 mentions are more than twice the next area, brakes (3). Complaints peak with the 2023 (13 of 22).

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

LX complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid LX versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

197complaints, 1996–2026

14mention a crash

3mention a fire

4injuries reported

Most complaints: 2000 (24), 2003 (20), 1999 (19)

2000 · 24 complaints

Crashes 2 · fires 0 · injuries 0

Electronic stability control5

Service brakes4

Vehicle speed control4

Structure3

Tires3

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

LX CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 32 LX versions for model years 1996–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 439 g/mi, for the 2026 hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

J801996–1997

13 mpg · CO₂ 684 g/mi

J1001998–2007

13 mpg · CO₂ 684 g/mi

J2002008–2021

14–15 mpg · CO₂ 593–636 g/mi

J3102022–2026

19–20 mpg · CO₂ 439–479 g/mi

Model year2025

19combined MPG

477CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$4,350EPA yearly fuel cost

4/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

4/10Greenhouse gas rating

Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 · OtherEmission standard

Cleanest gas version of 2025: 600 · Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo — 19 MPG · 477 g/mi

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

LX vs Cadillac Escalade vs Lincoln Navigator

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2008–2021. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the LX, against 40 for the Cadillac Escalade and 37 for the Lincoln Navigator. Pick a range to compare.

Lexus LXJ310

Model years 2022–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 7
NHTSA owner complaints: 22
EPA combined mpg: 19–20
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 3.4 L
Also listed: turbo, hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Engine and cooling 16
Brakes 3
Rear camera / back-over prevention 2

Cadillac Escalade

Model years 2022–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 10
NHTSA owner complaints: 519
EPA combined mpg: 13–23
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 6.2 L
Also listed: turbo, diesel, supercharged
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Engine and cooling 431
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 90
Electrical system 65

Lincoln Navigator

Model years 2022–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 22
NHTSA owner complaints: 56
EPA combined mpg: 17–19
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 3.5 L
Also listed: turbo
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 19
Forward collision avoidance 10
Brakes 9

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Lexus LX VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an LX

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Black Lexus LX (fourth generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Body-on-frame construction gives the LX a frame rail stamp near the front axle in addition to the standard dashboard plate and door jamb sticker. Cargo area sticker and B-pillar label provide two more reference points. The VIN will confirm the original market designation. The J310 generation starts with the 2022 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (N for 2022) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Lexus LX VIN questions

Which Lexus LX model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2000 leads with 24, ahead of the 2003 (20) and 1999 (19). Those first two alone make up 22% of the 197 LX complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Lexus LX had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 15 vehicle campaigns for model years 1996–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, J310 leads with 7. Then come the J200 (5), J100 (4) and J80 (0), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Lexus LX recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 26V-094. It should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which LX generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the J80 is 1996–1997 and the J100 1998–2007. J200 spans 2008–2021, J310 2022–2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (N is 2022).

What fuel economy does the Lexus LX get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2022–2026 J310 at 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 13 mpg for the 1996–1997 J80 (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Lexus LX compare with the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator on recalls?

For 2022–2026 models the LX has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Cadillac Escalade has 10, the Lincoln Navigator 22. Complaints run 22, 519 and 56 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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