Used Lexus LX 600 4th Gen (2022-2026): Buyer's Guide

Some 2022 and 2023 Lexus LX 600 owners didn't get a repair order. They got a new engine. Leftover manufacturing debris inside the brand-new twin-turbo V6 could work its way into the main bearings, and Toyota's fix wasn't a gasket or a sensor. It was pulling the engine and replacing the whole assembly, free of charge.

That's the opening chapter of the fourth-generation LX, the one that dropped Lexus's long-trusted naturally aspirated V8 for a smaller, more powerful engine nobody had years of ownership data on yet. Five more recalls have followed since, touching the transmission twice, the backup camera, and the front passenger airbag sensor. None of that is a reason to skip the LX 600. It's a reason to know exactly what you're buying and to confirm the recall work actually happened before you sign anything.

This Generation at a Glance

The fourth-generation LX arrived for 2022 on Toyota's GA-F body-on-frame platform, the same architecture underneath the reborn Land Cruiser, the current Tundra, and the Sequoia. It replaced the third-generation LX 570 and its naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V8 with a single, more powerful option: a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6, badged V35A-FTS internally, making 409 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque through a 10-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive. Every LX 600 built from 2022 through 2026 uses that same drivetrain. There's no engine choice to make.

What has changed is the trim lineup. Adaptive Variable Suspension became standard starting with the 2024 Premium trim, and 2025 brought a bigger shift: Lexus split off a new hybrid LX 700h as its own line and pulled the Ultra Luxury and base Standard trims out of the LX 600 entirely. A used Ultra Luxury will always be a 2022 through 2024 truck.

Current pricing and inventory: Lexus LX 600 market data, with per-year pages for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Powertrain & Trim Breakdown

3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 (V35A-FTS)

Owners consistently prefer this engine to the old 5.7-liter V8 it replaced. It's quieter, it pulls harder off the line, and it still tows 8,000 pounds. That's the good news. The bad news arrived within the first year of production.

Certain 2022 and early-2023 LX 600s left the factory with manufacturing debris still inside the engine. That debris can contaminate the main bearings, and a contaminated bearing can fail, causing the engine to stall or lose power while driving. NHTSA campaign 24V381000 covers 2022-2023 LX 600s built with the affected V35A engine; the remedy is a full engine assembly replacement, not a repair. In late 2025, Toyota expanded that same defect to a second campaign, 25V767000, which pulls in 2024-model-year trucks too. The remedy there starts with an inspection of the number-one main bearing using dealer diagnostic software, with replacement only if the inspection flags a problem.

Owner accounts on ClubLexus describe what this actually looks like on the road: a 2022 LX 600 lost drive power on the highway at roughly 40,000 miles, with the power steering and throttle assist degrading at the same time. The truck was flatbedded to the dealer, and the diagnosis a week later was a full engine swap under the recall. IH8MUD forum threads describe similar limp-home events, with the engine defaulting to reduced power and the dashboard throwing multiple codes. Set against that, an Edmunds owner review from someone with 200,000-plus combined miles across an LX 570 and an LX 600 calls the newer truck "bulletproof" and reports zero repairs. Both experiences are real. The recall exists because the debris issue wasn't universal, but it also wasn't rare enough for Toyota to ignore.

The 10-speed automatic paired to this engine carries its own recall history. Campaign 24V125000 covers 2022-2024 LX 600s (along with the mechanically related Tundra and Sequoia Hybrid) for a transmission-to-engine ECU communication fault that can allow the truck to move unexpectedly while in neutral. A separate, newer campaign, 26V094000, covers 2025-2026 LX 600s for a transmission solenoid that can fail and damage the transmission, with a secondary fire risk from leaking fluid. Neither of these is a design connected to the engine-debris issue; they're two distinct failure points that happen to share the same drivetrain.

Forum consensus on IH8MUD also flags a persistent, lower-stakes quirk: a clunk shifting into first gear on rolling stops and highway downshifts, reported across 2022-2024 trucks. Posters who've pushed back on it with dealers describe being told it's characteristic of how this 10-speed behaves under this powertrain, not a defect with a fix. Budget a test drive specifically to feel for it and decide if it bothers you, rather than assuming a dealer can make it go away.

On fuel economy, EPA rates every LX 600 at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 22 highway) regardless of trim or model year. A small set of owner-logged fill-ups on Fuelly, though only a couple of trucks' worth of data, comes in closer to 14 to 15 mpg combined. Treat that as directional rather than definitive, but don't expect to consistently see 19 in mixed driving with a 6,000-plus-pound SUV.

Toyota has also issued service bulletins for an intermittent EPS (electronic power steering) warning light on some 2022 models at startup, and for a head-unit software freeze on trucks running early Lexus Multimedia software versions. Neither has risen to a recall. A separate bulletin addresses intermittent USB-A charging and CarPlay or Android Auto dropouts with newer phones, an issue Toyota has also flagged on other recent Toyota and Lexus models, not something specific to the LX.

None of this shows up in crash, fire, injury, or death counts. NHTSA's complaint data for this generation runs from 5 complaints in the 2022 model year up to 11 in 2023, then drops to 3 in 2024 and 2 in 2025, and the vast majority in every year trace back to the engine, not the cabin or the electronics. That pattern lines up cleanly with the recall timeline: the debris issue was worst in early production, Toyota caught and expanded the fix, and the complaint volume fell as later trucks left the factory without it. It's also worth knowing that a low complaint count on a consumer-complaint aggregator site isn't the same thing as a clean recall history. Several third-party complaint trackers show zero owner-submitted reports for specific LX 600 model years even though NHTSA's own recall database lists multiple open campaigns against those same years. Recall status and complaint volume are two different signals, and only one of them, the recall database, tells you whether a specific truck needs a fix.

Towing and off-road capability haven't drawn the same scrutiny as the drivetrain's reliability. The 8,000-pound tow rating is unchanged across the generation, and forum owners who've used the LX 600 for actual towing report the twin-turbo torque curve pulls a trailer with less drama than the old V8 needed at higher RPM. Off-road, the standard Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control systems carry over largely unchanged from the LX 570 era, so buyers coming from that generation won't find much new to learn there.

Trim Levels

Premium is the value pick and, since 2024, no longer gives up much to the trims above it on ride quality. Luxury adds the audio system and massaging seats that make the biggest difference on long drives. F Sport Handling is worth the money if you actually care how the truck drives; multiple reviewers describe it as noticeably more planted than the softer trims, where body roll and float are more noticeable in daily driving.

Ultra Luxury is the trim to search for specifically if four-passenger comfort matters more than a usable third row. Lexus expected it to make up only around 5% of total LX builds, so used examples are scarce and tend to hold their price. Remember that it only exists on 2022 through 2024 trucks: Lexus moved Ultra Luxury exclusively to the new LX 700h hybrid starting in 2025, along with a new off-road-focused Overtrail trim that was never offered on the gas-only LX 600 at all. If you see a "2025 LX 600 Ultra Luxury" listed anywhere, the trim badge and the actual configuration don't match; verify the build sheet against the VIN before you go look at it.

That 2025 restructuring is worth sitting with for a second, because it changes what "LX 600 shopping" even means depending on the year. Buy a 2022-2024 truck and you're choosing between four genuinely different trims, from work-friendly Premium up through the family-unfriendly, four-seat Ultra Luxury. Buy a 2025 or later LX 600 and you're choosing between three: Premium, Luxury, and F Sport Handling, all of them three-row, seven-seat trucks. If you want the widest possible spread of options in one shopping search, the 2022-2024 window gives you more truck to choose from. If you specifically don't want Ultra Luxury's four-seat layout, the newer lineup simplifies the decision by removing it as an option entirely.

One recurring theme across trim-comparison threads and reviews: F Sport Handling's name oversells what it delivers. It's meaningfully better-controlled than the softer trims in corners and over broken pavement, and the limited-slip rear differential is a real mechanical difference, not just a badge. But this is still a 6,000-plus-pound body-on-frame SUV, and more than one reviewer has pushed back on calling it sporty in any absolute sense. Go in expecting "the least floaty LX 600," not "a sport SUV," and you'll be happy with it.

Which Model Years to Target Within This Gen

The recall counts above are every NHTSA campaign that names that model year, whether or not a given truck ever exhibited the defect. 2022 and 2023 carry the full engine-debris recall (24V381000) on top of everything else; 2024 only picks it up through the later expansion campaign (25V767000). If you want the broadest trim selection, including Ultra Luxury, with the fewest open issues, 2024 is the sweet spot. If a clean recall history matters more than trim choice, 2025 or 2026 get you there, at the cost of a shorter, three-trim lineup.

Don't let the higher recall count on 2022 and 2023 trucks scare you off completely, though. Every one of those campaigns has had a remedy available for well over a year at this point, and a truck with documented, completed repairs is arguably a known quantity in a way a 2025 model with a newer, less-tested recall fix isn't yet. What should change your approach isn't the year itself, it's whether you can get proof the work was done. A 2023 LX 600 with a completed engine replacement and a paper trail to prove it is a safer buy than a 2024 truck where the seller can't say either way.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

• Run the VIN through CarScout's recall lookup tool, then ask the seller or dealer for the actual repair order on any completed work, not just a clean lookup result. For a 2022-2024 truck, confirm in writing whether the engine assembly was replaced under 24V381000/25V767000 or only inspected.
• Start the engine cold and listen through a full warm-up for a ticking noise that doesn't fade. That was the early symptom several owners reported before their engine-debris failure.
• Take it on a drive that includes rolling stops and a highway downshift, and feel for a clunk shifting into first gear. Forum consensus treats this as characteristic of the 10-speed rather than a fixable fault, so the goal is knowing it's there, not assuming a diagnosis will clear it.
• Put the transmission in reverse and confirm the Panoramic View Monitor camera displays cleanly with no freeze or blank screen (recall 25V744000).
• If equipped with Adaptive Variable Suspension, cycle it through its height settings and listen for excessive compressor run time, a sign of a leak.
• Confirm recall 26V180000 (front passenger seat frame/airbag sensor) was completed on any 2022-2024 truck, and test the passenger airbag status indicator.
• On a 2025 or 2026 truck, confirm the transmission software update tied to 26V094000 was applied.
• Inspect all four wheels closely for hairline cracks, especially on the 22-inch wheels fitted to Luxury and F Sport Handling. This isn't tied to any recall or TSB, just a pattern owners and body shops have flagged online, so treat it as a five-minute visual check rather than a real known defect.
• Roll the windows up and drive above 55 mph listening for a plastic-crackling wind noise near the front passenger A-pillar, an intermittently reported quirk with no confirmed permanent fix yet.
• Test CarPlay or Android Auto over USB with your own phone before you buy, particularly on a newer iPhone, since intermittent dropouts have been reported across several recent Toyota and Lexus models sharing this infotainment hardware.
• Ask directly whether the truck has ever had a sunroof leak, especially on a 2025 or newer build. It's not a widespread or confirmed pattern yet, but it's cheap to ask and expensive to find out the hard way after a car wash.

Running Costs

The LX 600's maintenance costs track other full-size Lexus SUVs rather than anything unique to this generation. The 22-inch wheels on Luxury, F Sport Handling, and Ultra Luxury cost more to replace than the smaller wheels on Premium, both for tires and for any cosmetic wheel or curb-rash repair. Budget accordingly if you're cross-shopping trims, especially if you're considering the F Sport Handling for its sportier tune and expect to drive it that way. All six recalls covered above are free dealer repairs regardless of ownership history or mileage, so they shouldn't factor into your running-cost math beyond the time it takes to get an appointment.

Trucks equipped with Adaptive Variable Suspension, standard on Luxury, F Sport Handling, and Ultra Luxury, and standard on Premium from 2024 on, add one more long-term cost variable: the air struts and compressor. There isn't yet enough LX 600-specific repair data to publish a reliable dollar figure for a compressor or strut replacement on this generation, since the oldest trucks are still under four years old and most owners haven't hit that failure point yet. Treat it as a known cost category to budget for eventually on any air-suspension Lexus, rather than something you can price out today from this generation's own repair history. A pre-purchase inspection that specifically exercises the system, described below, is the best substitute for that missing data right now.

FAQ

Is the Lexus LX 600's twin-turbo V6 reliable? Most owners report no issues, but a documented subset of 2022-2023 trucks needed a full engine replacement under recall for manufacturing debris in the main bearings. Confirm any 2022-2024 truck's recall status and repair paperwork before buying; the engine itself, once repaired, has no other widely reported failure pattern.

What Lexus LX 600 model year should I avoid? No year is a hard avoid, but 2022 and 2023 carry the most recall exposure, including the original engine-debris campaign, and the highest owner-complaint volume in NHTSA's data. They're fine if the recall work is verified complete; if you'd rather sidestep the risk entirely, target 2024 or later.

Did the Lexus LX 600 have an engine recall? Yes. NHTSA campaign 24V381000 covers 2022-2023 LX 600s for manufacturing debris that can contaminate the main bearings and cause engine stall; campaign 25V767000 later expanded the same defect to include 2024-model-year trucks. The remedy in both cases can include a full engine replacement.

Is the Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury trim still available? Not on the gas-only LX 600. Lexus offered Ultra Luxury from 2022 through 2024, then moved it exclusively to the new hybrid LX 700h starting in 2025. Any used Ultra Luxury LX 600 will be a 2022-2024 truck.

How many miles does a Lexus LX 600 last? Too early to say with real data. The oldest trucks are only entering their fourth model year. The shared TNGA-F platform underneath the Land Cruiser and Tundra has a strong high-mileage reputation, but that history belongs to naturally aspirated engines, not this twin-turbo V6, so treat 200,000-mile expectations as unproven for now.

Bottom Line

The 2024 model year is the sweet spot: standard adaptive suspension, the full four-trim lineup including Ultra Luxury before Lexus pulled it, and none of the original-campaign engine risk that defined 2022 and 2023 builds. Whatever year you're looking at, run the VIN through a recall check and get the actual repair order, not just a clean lookup, if the truck falls in the 2022-2024 window and the engine recall applies. CarScout checks the used market daily across trims and model years and emails a digest when something new matches your search, so you're not the one refreshing listings every morning while you wait for the right LX 600 to show up.

Data sourced from NHTSA's recall and complaint databases, EPA fuel economy data, and real owner experiences from IH8MUD Forum's LX 600 community, ClubLexus's fourth-generation LX forum, and Edmunds and Cars.com owner reviews. See the full Lexus LX 600 market data for pricing and inventory.