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2016 Lexus LX570

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 LX570.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2016 Lexus LX570 is an SUV paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 13 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. Across the 2008–2019 model run, this model year logged just two owner complaints and one recall, sitting one complaint above the series low recorded in 2011. With air bags cited as the top complaint category, that minimal volume marks the 2016 LX570 as one of the quieter, more stable entries in the model’s documented reliability history.

Model year202120202019201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy13/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F · 710 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27F · 710 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP285/50R20, P275/50R21OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780138030
Spark plug9091901191
Battery2880066021
Front wiper blades8522253071 alt 8522242110
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713976010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height75.2 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight5908 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 18 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity17.1
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts60.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.11 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca

Service checks

RPM41-42 @ idle rpm
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compression145-189 PSI. 15 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Compressionpsi 145 - 189 max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 65; Rear: 65 /; Rear: 65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 73; Rear: 70
ABS Sensor Torque7.2 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.141; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 9.490

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install a new nut and tighten to 148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 251.0148 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (clean)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miActive Suspension System (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (clean) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Lexus LX570 sits at a notably calm point in the third-generation LX's federal record, registering just 2 complaints, 1 recall, no investigations, and no crash or fire reports. It ties with 2017 for the lowest recall count of the entire 2008–2019 span, down from the 3-per-year cadence seen in 2008–2011 and the 2-per-year rate of 2012–2015, suggesting a maturing platform with fewer active safety campaigns. Its 158 TSBs are below the 2013–2015 cluster (which ranged 184–257) and above the 2018–2019 drop-off (84–89), placing it in a middle, refinement-heavy band rather than either an early-teething or late-cycle surge. The two filed complaints—split between Air Bags and Exterior Lighting—are isolated to one report each, and the data does not specify a root cause or pattern linking them. Contextually, 2016 looks more favorable than 2018, when complaints climbed to 4 and recalls returned to 2, and is at least as clean as its immediate neighbors. For a used LX570 shopper, 2016 emerges as one of the stronger picks in this generation's arc, offering a low-recall, low-complaint, no-investigation profile with only a modest service-bulletin footprint.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
158
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Air Bags1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V887000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 13/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 158 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 LX570 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LX570 get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.