Recalls & faults: Lexus J300 LX (2021-on)

Recalls: Lexus J300 LX (2021-on)

Overview

Recalls are issued for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Manufacturers or importers seek to inform the original buyer if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. However, manufacturers or importers may not have the contact details of subsequent owners. Please note that the recalls below are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Ford Lexus J300 LX

2021-22 Lexus FJA310 LX500d and VJA310 LX600: Vehicle Stability Control system may not default to ‘ON’

In April 2022, recall campaign XGG22 was issued for 2021-22 Lexus FJA310 LX500d and VJA310 LX600 vehicles, i.e. the LX500d Standard, F Sport and Sports Luxury variants, and the LX600 Standard, F Sport, Sports Luxury and Ultra Luxury variants. Due to a software issue, the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system may not default to the ‘ON’ if the VSC switch was manually turned off and the brake pedal was continuously operated between when the vehicle was shut down and then restarted. In these circumstances, the vehicle would not comply with Australian Design Rules (ADR) 88/00. If the Vehicle Stability Control system was not active, there was an increased risk of a loss of vehicle control and a collision. Warning lights would illuminate to indicate to the driver that VSC was not activated. To fix, a Lexus dealer was to update the VSC software.For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005411.

2021-24 Lexus FJA310 LX500d and VJA310 LX600: transmission may transfer power to wheels when in neutral

In February 2024, recall campaign ZGG04 ws issued for 2021-24 Lexus FJA310 LX500d and VJA310 LX600 vehicles (i.e. the LX500d, LX500d F Sport, LX500d Sports Luxury, LX600, LX600 F Sport, LX600 Sports Luxury, LX600 Ultra Luxury). Due to the design of a certain brake clutch disc inside the ten-speed transmission, the brake clutch disc may not immediately engage when the transmission was shifted to the neutral position. If this occurred when the vehicle was on a flat surface, and if the driver did not apply the service brake or parking brake, the vehicle could inadvertently creep forward at a low speed (up to approximately 6 km/h) – this condition could increase the risk of a collision. To fix, a Lexus dealer was to reprogram the transmission ECU software. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005909.

2021-22 Lexus VJA310 LX 600: engine machining debris contamination

In June 2024, recall campaign ZGG40 was issued for Lexus VJA310 LX 600 vehicles (i.e. the LX 600, LX 600 F Sport, LX 600 Sports Luxury and LX 600 Ultra Luxury) that were produced between 1 December 2021 and 31 October 2022 (inclusive). In these vehicles, machining debris may not have been cleared from the V35A engine during manufacturing – this could put additional pressure on the main bearings due to the debris adhering to the bearings. Combined with oepration of the engine at higher loads over time, this could cause the bearings to fail. Failure of the crankshaft main bearings could elad to potential engine knocking, rough running, a failure to start or the engine stalling whilst running. A loss of motive power or engine stalling whilst driving could increase the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005979.

Problems and faults: Lexus J300 LX

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

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