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Lexus

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

16 Models
101 Engines Rated
35 Generations
12,424 NHTSA Complaints

Midsize Sedan

ES
5 generations · 15 engines
2000-20012002-20062007-20122013-20182019-2025
9 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid
GS
3 generations · 10 engines
2000-20052006-20112012-2020
5 recommended 4 caution 1 avoid
IS
3 generations · 14 engines
2001-20052006-20132014-2025
9 recommended 4 caution 1 avoid

Luxury Sedan

HS
1 generation · 2 engines
2010-2012
1 recommended 1 caution
RZ
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 recommended
SC
1 generation · 2 engines
2002-2010
1 recommended 1 caution

Compact SUV

NX
2 generations · 5 engines
2015-20212022-2025
2 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
TX
1 generation · 2 engines
2024-2026
1 recommended 1 caution
UX
1 generation · 2 engines
2019-2025
1 recommended 1 caution

Midsize SUV

GX
3 generations · 5 engines
2003-20092010-20232024-2026
3 recommended 2 caution
RX
5 generations · 16 engines
2000-20032004-20092010-20152016-20222023-2025
9 recommended 3 caution 4 avoid

Sports Car

LC
1 generation · 2 engines
2018-2025
2 recommended
RC
1 generation · 3 engines
2015-2025
2 recommended 1 avoid

Compact Sedan

CT
1 generation · 2 engines
2011-2017
1 recommended 1 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

LS
3 generations · 14 engines
2001-20062007-20172018-2025
12 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Full-Size SUV

LX
3 generations · 6 engines
2000-20072008-20212022-2025
5 recommended 1 caution
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