2005 Lexus LX470
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 Lexus LX470. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2005 lexus lx470. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 lexus lx470. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Vehicle was topped of with a full tank of gas prior to going on a off road drive. The vehicle was driven modestly up silver canyon trail with no mechanical issues until gas fumes became apparent. I initially thought the rig was running rich in fuel and continued the climb. Then on a break I noticed…
Vehicle was topped of with a full tank of gas prior to going on a off road drive. The vehicle was driven modestly up silver canyon trail with no mechanical issues until gas fumes became apparent. I initially thought the rig was running rich in fuel and continued the climb. Then on a break I noticed gas spewing from the vehicle's gas cap. There was a tremendous pressure build up. Once I reached the top of the trail the issue was photographed and recorded. I waited till the spewing of gas stopped then drove back down. the issue was brought to lexus kearny mesa and because the issue could not be recreated no repairs were made. The conditions were not properly recreated to make the problem reappear. My concern IS possible gas ignition and explosion.
- Vehicle speed control
I had a 2005 lexus 470 car and it was involved in two accidents that neither I nor the other driver could neither one has ever had an accident and I have been driving 35 years. The car in the first accident I do not even know what happened there was a collision on a road I take every day. The other…
I had a 2005 lexus 470 car and it was involved in two accidents that neither I nor the other driver could neither one has ever had an accident and I have been driving 35 years. The car in the first accident I do not even know what happened there was a collision on a road I take every day. The other car was totaled he had no skid marks and the lexus tire was hit. No one ever knew what happened. Then last month my god son was driving on the la freeway in stop and go 5 miles an hour traffic. The car accelerated into the flatbed truck infront of him and he was ok but the car totaled. It IS hard to hurt a lexus 470 and the only explanation was that the car accelerated into the flatbed crushing the radiator. it was bizarre and the car ruined. I think toyota and lexus have not fully examined the lexus car for the acceleration problem and they should. Anyone of the people involved could have been killed no one was driving fast and there was no explanation for the accidents except the lexus malfunction. *Tr
- Structure · Suspension
2005 lexus 470 has ongoing height control problems. serviced 5 times for this issue, last time on 4/20/09. on 4/26/09, vehicle began to drive very roughly and the rear of vehicle raised one inch higher than front of vehicle. On 4/27/09, SUV returned to lexus dealer for 6TH repair appointment for height control problem. Becoming fearful of driving SUV. *Tr
- Steering · Suspension
2005 lexus LX 470 has ongoing height control problem. first appeared at 24, 590 miles. has been serviced for problem 5 times. Last time, lexus paid for part only. I have scheduled a 6TH repair appointment. Vehicle also pulls to the left significantly, even after 4-20-09 repair. Becoming fearful of driving vehicle. *Tr
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Vibration occurs from rear differential when the rpm ~1900 and the automatic transmission IS shifting from 4TH to drive; dealer IS swapping out rear differential have not received vehicle back yet; dealer now says vibrations are coming from transmission and has advised to replace transmission; original complaint did not have noise coming from transmission. *jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Headlights come on after a period of time (2 min to 20 min) after vehicle IS shut off and the key bob button IS pressed twice and truck beeps; headlights will not turn off even if the stalk IS on auto/lights on/parking lights/off; in addition the head light stalk will control the door locks when…
Headlights come on after a period of time (2 min to 20 min) after vehicle IS shut off and the key bob button IS pressed twice and truck beeps; headlights will not turn off even if the stalk IS on auto/lights on/parking lights/off; in addition the head light stalk will control the door locks when the stalk IS moved from auto to on or parking lights to on; usually occurs at night; usually clears up by morning; resulted in a dead battery twice; may be attributed to rain. *Jb
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Dt: caller says when 4-wheel drive control IS bumped it knocks vehicle into neutral and the vehicle rolls away. When this happens the 4 wheel drive control overrides the park gear, and this can happen with no one IS in control of vehicle. Caller has concerns about her family should this happen…
Dt: caller says when 4-wheel drive control IS bumped it knocks vehicle into neutral and the vehicle rolls away. When this happens the 4 wheel drive control overrides the park gear, and this can happen with no one IS in control of vehicle. Caller has concerns about her family should this happen with children in vehicle. This can happen while it IS in park without the key in it. Dealer said always use emergency brake. Manufacturer just took notes, and said they would get back to her in 48 hours. Caller has a lexus gx470.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10209023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
- 10207945POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10205362Rear Seat Entertainment Parental Control Password Reset/Initialization
- 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- 10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205327Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
- 10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10205297World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid
- 10179697TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
- 10179601TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
- 10177783TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
- 10177780TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair for 2002 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are: ?Vehicle Pulling: The vehicle moves to the right or left when the driver holds the steering wheel while driving straight ahead without exerting steering effort. ?Steering Wheel Off Center: The vehicle travels straight, but the steering wheel is not pointed straight ahead. The vehicle is not pulling. Before repairing a vehicle pulling to one side, it is necessary to clearly identify the cause of the pulling condition. Frequently, pulling to one side is diagnosed as a wheel alignment concern. However, the actual cause may be related to the lateral force generated by the tires, vehicle damage, road crown or worn components. Performing a wheel alignment when tire force is the cause could result in the wheel alignment being set at a value outside of specifications. This could then cause other problems such as uneven tire wear, etc. A customer may notice a pull to the left when in the left lanes of travel and notice a pull to the right or no pull when traveling in the right lanes of travel on the very same section of roadway. This road crown effect is environmental and cannot be corrected with suspension adjustments or any other wheel or tire modification discussed in this bulletin.
- 10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10174889TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174888TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10168547Dealer Daily Message: Lexus plans to send Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10168546Region Letter: Lexus plans to conduct Safety Recall/Special Campaign follow-up notifications to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Area associates.
- 10167966Dealer Package: Follow-Up Owner Notification Letter Mailing Date The Campaign Follow-Up Owner Notification(s) will begin in Late October 2019. Owner notifications will be sent over a period of several weeks consistent with parts availability. To ensure customer satisfaction, Lexus requests that dealers complete Safety Recalls/Special Service Campaigns on any used vehicles currently in dealer inventory prior to customer delivery. However, if the campaign cannot be completed (for example, due to remedy parts availability), delivery of a covered vehicle is acceptable if disclosed to the customer that the vehicle is involved in a Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign. Lexus expects dealers to use the attached Customer Contact and Vehicle Disclosure Form to obtain vehicle buyer information. Dealers are expected to provide a copy of the completed form, along with the most current FAQ for that campaign, to the vehicle buyer. Lexus and the dealer may use this information to contact the customer when the remedy becomes available.
- 10134473LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
- 10133926In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
- 10133924Some customers may complain that the Rear Seat Entertainment system is inoperative if they have misplaced the parental passcode for the system.
- 10133923Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per
- 10133914Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
- 10133910When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10133866Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation
- 10133849A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
- 10133744Customers complain of Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restore their phone data/settings recently.
- 10132778TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10132777TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
- 10132739TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10132734TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- 10132726TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- 10132625TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
- 10132575LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
- 10132302If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield area.
- 10132276Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants
- 10132273Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only.
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