2003 Lexus LX470 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2003 Lexus LX470. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 16V065000Feb 5, 2016320,409 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Side/window
  Covers: Lexus LX470 2003–2006, Toyota Land Cruiser 2003–2006, 4RUNNER 2004–2006 +3 more

  Reported issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.

  Possible consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

  Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.

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• 10V346000Jul 29, 201039,159 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
  Covers: Lexus LX470 2003–2007

  Reported issue: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 lexus lx470 vehicles. The construction of the steering shaft is such that the snap ring on the shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then repeatedly turned to the locked position, over time the steering shaft may become disconnected.

  Possible consequence: This could result in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the snap ring with a newly designed one and install an additional component which will prevent separation of the steering shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

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• 04V434000Sep 8, 200475,395 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Lexus LX470 1998–2005

  Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.

  Possible consequence: This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. Owner notification began june june 10, 2005. Owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

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