2023 LX600 Engine Failure Letter

[VLX]

Upon receiving the dreaded engine failure letter for my 2023 LX600 with 25k miles currently on the odometer, I was presented with an option: wait until Lexus approves the new engine replacement, or drop $35k and get a brand new 2026 LX600.

As much as I don't want to waste $35k given that one of the main reasons for purchasing an LX600 is reliability, and I really don't want some mechanic here in the states swapping an engine, I am leaning heavily toward the new car option.

What a s*** show.

 

[eNx]

Upon receiving the dreaded engine failure letter for my 2023 LX600 with 25k miles currently on the odometer, I was presented with an option: wait until Lexus approves the new engine replacement, or drop $35k and get a brand new 2026 LX600.

As much as I don't want to waste $35k given that one of the main reasons for purchasing an LX600 is reliability, and I really don't want some mechanic here in the states swapping an engine, I am leaning heavily toward the new car option.

What a s*** show.

Oh dang. How much would you have to put up if you want an LX700H?

 

[VLX]

Oh dang. How much would you have to put up if you want an LX700H?

I have zero desire for a hybrid.

 

[eNx]

fair point

 

[gerryvz]

Upon receiving the dreaded engine failure letter for my 2023 LX600 with 25k miles currently on the odometer, I was presented with an option: wait until Lexus approves the new engine replacement, or drop $35k and get a brand new 2026 LX600.

As much as I don't want to waste $35k given that one of the main reasons for purchasing an LX600 is reliability, and I really don't want some mechanic here in the states swapping an engine, I am leaning heavily toward the new car option.

What a s*** show.

Was this “option” included with your letter, or was it separately presented by your dealer?

I just got the letter, nothing more, nothing less.

$35K is a rip-off. That’s basically paying one-third of the cost of a new truck, to replace a truck that is less than three years old. I would not reward Lexus in this way.

 

[kpz1234]

I really have to wonder at this point if Toyota/Lexus will go back to V8's. Their twin turbo experiment failed badly.

 

[VLX]

I really have to wonder at this point if Toyota/Lexus will go back to V8's. Their twin turbo experiment failed badly.

It has nothing to do with the number of cylinders whatsoever, but due to manufacture QC.

 

[VLX]

Was this “option” included with your letter, or was it separately presented by your dealer?

I just got the letter, nothing more, nothing less.

$35K is a rip-off. That’s basically paying one-third of the cost of a new truck, to replace a truck that is less than three years old. I would not reward Lexus in this way.

Dealer offered, but it really is a bad deal.

 

[Zill]

There’s no true guarantee that they even have the 2026’s figured out.

I would wait another year to see if the rumors are true where they are supposedly releasing a true fix to it, as people are reporting engine failures in even the recalled long block engines put in tundras.

 

[PatrickBateman]

Dealerships are in the business to make money. Don’t get fooled…they’re wanting you to trade in.

 

[hoser]

I wonder if they'll offer you more if get the engine warrantee'd and then trade it in for a '26.

 

[PatrickBateman]

I wonder if they'll offer you more if get the engine warrantee'd and then trade it in for a '26.

That wouldn’t make a difference. They already know it’s under warranty.

 

[Shedkept]