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2003 Lexus 470

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

17.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$5,487

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016051 · manufacturer campaign SRC R14 / SRC R15

2 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: 470 2003–2006 · GX 470 2004–2006 · 4RUNNER 2004–2006 · Sequoia 2005–2006 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the roll rate sensors in the airbag control module may improperly calibrate if the vehicle experiences a body roll motion approximately four seconds after the ignition is turned to the ‘ON’ position. If the vehicle experiences another subsequent body roll motion, the system may erroneously detect a rollover, causing both of the side curtain airbags to deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners to be activated. Unintended airbag and/or seat belt pre-tensioner deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could result in injury and increase the risk of a vehicle crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the airbag control module with one which has improved programming.

6,962 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2010254 · manufacturer campaign 121

29 July 2010

Transport Canada lists: 470 2003–2007

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a snap ring on the steering shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels, such as striking a deep pothole. 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, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the steering shaft snap ring with an updated version.

521 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 10% of 160 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
407 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Lexus 470 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2003 Lexus 470. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 Lexus 470 get?
NRCan rates the 2003 Lexus 470 at 17.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 407 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2003 Lexus 470 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $5,487 in fuel, producing roughly 8,177 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.