Lexus catalytic converters run about $100 to $450 for one original unit in 2026. LX and GX units lead at $150 to $450, LS and RX hybrid units bring $150 to $400, RX 300, 330 and 350 units $125 to $350, and ES, IS, GS and SC units $100 to $300. Nearly every model carries two.
Toyota underneath, which is better than it sounds
Lexus is Toyota’s premium division, and the shared engineering runs all the way to the exhaust. Buyer catalogues make no attempt to hide it: an LX470 pair is listed for sale as a Toyota Lexus item under one entry, and replacement units are advertised as fitting a Toyota Highlander 3.5 and a Lexus ES350 together.
Owners sometimes hear that as bad news. It is not, and the reason is worth stating clearly.
Toyota builds some of the most valuable converters on the passenger car market. A Land Cruiser class unit sits at the top of the mainstream range, and the LX is a Land Cruiser. The badge adds nothing to the metal, but the metal was never ordinary in the first place.
So the Toyota figures are your cross-check throughout, and if a Lexus quote sits below the equivalent Toyota number, that is a question worth asking.
Lexus catalytic converter scrap prices by model
Model Years Notes Indicative range (USD) Measurement Model years covered What sets the unit apart Buyer quotes for one complete unit, honeycomb intact LX and GX (V8) 1996 to 2018 Land Cruiser and 4Runner hardware; catalogued as Toyota Lexus pairs $150 to $450 LS 400, 430 and 460 (V8) 1989 to 2018 Flagship saloon, two units $150 to $400 RX 400h and 450h (hybrid) 2005 to 2018 Hybrid loading; among the top Lexus units $150 to $400 RX 300, 330 and 350 1998 to 2018 Highlander twin, two units $125 to $350 GS and IS (V6) 1997 to 2018 IS250 and GS300 sit here $100 to $300 ES 300, 330 and 350 1991 to 2018 Shares parts with the Camry and Highlander 3.5 $100 to $300 SC 300 and SC 400 1991 to 2010 Coupe and convertible, two units $100 to $300 CT 200h (hybrid) 2010 to 2017 Prius-based hybrid $100 to $300 NX and UX 2014 to 2018 Compact crossover $100 to $275 Manifold pre-cat, any model Various Small unit close to the engine $20 to $100 Aftermarket replacement, any model All years Universal unit, trace metal $5 to $50 Mangled, cut or hollow units Any Substrate broken or missing; near scrap steel value $0 to $20
Ranges are compiled from published core-buyer code lists, catalyst exchange transaction data and current scrap guides; they are not a live per-code feed. Figures are per unit, and nearly every Lexus carries two.
Where the LX and GX sit
The two large four-wheel drives are the top of the range, and by a clear margin.
The LX is a Land Cruiser and the GX is a 4Runner, in both cases with the same V8 exhaust hardware. Units run $150 to $450 each, and they are catalogued and sold in pairs, which is how you should quote them.
That puts a single LX at $300 to $900 across the vehicle before pre-cats are counted. It is the highest whole-vehicle figure in the Lexus range and one of the higher ones on this site outside the hybrid category.
The LS follows at $150 to $400, again two units, and the RX 400h and 450h hybrids sit alongside it because hybrid catalysts carry heavier loadings than their petrol equivalents.
Bank one and bank two
This is where money is most often left behind on this brand, and the parts listings say it plainly.
Replacement sets for something as ordinary as an ES300 are sold as bank 1 and bank 2 together, with separate reference numbers for each side. That is not a Lexus quirk; it is what a V6 or V8 exhaust requires. But it does mean a quote covering one unit on almost any Lexus is a quote for half the vehicle.
So before agreeing anything, get underneath, trace both exhaust banks forward from the manifolds, and count. Then quote each unit with its own reference.
The twenty dollar pair
A cautionary story from an owner, worth including because it shows two mistakes at once.
An LS430 owner took two converters to a general scrap metal dealer and was offered twenty dollars for the pair. On the figures above, two LS units should be in the region of $300 to $800.
Two things were wrong. The units were mangled, and damage is the one factor that genuinely destroys converter value: a broken or missing substrate leaves you with shell steel, which is why the table above carries a row for it at $0 to $20. And a general scrap metal dealer prices by weight rather than by reference, so even intact units would have fared badly there.
The lesson is not that Lexus units are worth little. It is that condition and buyer choice matter more on this brand than the badge ever will. Shake the unit before you go: a rattle means the ceramic has broken up. And take it to a converter specialist rather than a metals yard.
Lexus prices around the world
Platinum, palladium and rhodium settle in US dollars, so a Lexus reference holds the same metal value in every market. Currency and local buyer depth are what change. The table converts the Lexus span into each market’s money at today’s rate.
Market Currency Unit Equivalent range United States USD per unit $100.00 to 450.00 United Kingdom GBP per unit £73.97 to 332.87 Canada CAD per unit C$138.31 to 622.39 Australia AUD per unit A$138.77 to 624.46 Germany EUR per unit €86.11 to 387.48 India INR per unit ₹9,455 to 42,546 Bangladesh BDT per unit ৳12,293 to 55,318 United Arab Emirates AED per unit AED367.25 to 1,653 Saudi Arabia SAR per unit SAR375.00 to 1,688 Turkey TRY per unit ₺4,846 to 21,807 South Africa ZAR per unit R1,596 to 7,181 China CNY per unit CN¥671.94 to 3,024
These conversions are the metal-value anchor rather than a local quote. Lexus sells across North America, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and in several of those markets the same vehicles were sold as Toyotas, in which case the Toyota page is the one you want.
Reading the reference
Lexus units carry Toyota-style codes, which are short and easy to miss if you are expecting something longer.
The LX470 pair mentioned above is catalogued under markings such as W01 and U14: a letter and two or three characters rather than a long serial. They are stamped or printed on the shell, often under the heat shield.
Photograph every marking you can find and quote those rather than the model name. On a brand where the same part appears under two marques, the code is the only thing that identifies it precisely.
Questions people actually ask
How much is a Lexus catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $100 and $450 for one original unit in 2026. NX and UX units bring $100 to $275, ES, IS, GS, SC and CT units $100 to $300, RX 300 to 350 units $125 to $350, LS and RX hybrid units $150 to $400, and LX and GX units $150 to $450.
Is a Lexus converter worth more than a Toyota one?
Not because of the badge. The parts are frequently the same, with an LX470 pair catalogued as a Toyota Lexus item and replacement units listed for a Toyota Highlander and a Lexus ES350 together. The Lexus range does sit high overall, but that reflects the engines rather than the marque.
Which Lexus catalytic converter is worth the most?
The LX and GX at $150 to $450 per unit, since they use Land Cruiser and 4Runner V8 hardware and are sold in pairs. A single LX therefore holds roughly $300 to $900 across the vehicle before pre-cats are counted.
How many catalytic converters does a Lexus have?
Nearly all of them carry two, one per exhaust bank, and replacement sets are sold as bank 1 and bank 2 with separate reference numbers. A quote covering a single unit is a quote for half the vehicle.
Why was I offered only twenty dollars for two Lexus converters?
Almost certainly because the units were damaged, taken to a general metals yard, or both. A broken or missing substrate reduces a converter to shell steel at $0 to $20, and a scrap metal dealer prices by weight rather than by reference. Shake the unit first and take intact ones to a converter specialist.
Figures on this page are indicative buyer ranges for complete, uncut original units and are not offers to buy. Converter types, codes and selling rules are covered on the main catalytic converter price page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Lexus catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $100 and $450 for one original unit in 2026. NX and UX units bring $100 to $275, ES, IS, GS, SC and CT units $100 to $300, RX 300 to 350 units $125 to $350, LS and RX hybrid units $150 to $400, and LX and GX units $150 to $450.
Is a Lexus converter worth more than a Toyota one?
Not because of the badge, since the parts are frequently identical. An LX470 pair is catalogued as a Toyota Lexus item, and replacement units are listed as fitting a Toyota Highlander 3.5 and a Lexus ES350 together. The range sits high because of the engines rather than the marque.
Which Lexus catalytic converter is worth the most?
The LX and GX at $150 to $450 per unit, since they use Land Cruiser and 4Runner V8 hardware and are catalogued and sold in pairs. A single vehicle therefore holds roughly $300 to $900 before manifold pre-cats are counted.
How many catalytic converters does a Lexus have?
Nearly all carry two, one per exhaust bank, and replacement sets are sold as bank 1 and bank 2 with separate reference numbers for each side. A quote covering only one unit is a quote for half of what the vehicle holds.
Why was I offered only twenty dollars for two Lexus converters?
Usually because the units were damaged, taken to a general metals yard, or both. A broken or missing substrate reduces a converter to shell steel worth $0 to $20, and a scrap metal dealer prices by weight rather than reference. Shake the unit first and use a converter specialist.
Where is the reference number on a Lexus converter?
Stamped or printed on the shell, often under the heat shield, and in Toyota's short format rather than a long serial. LX470 units, for example, are catalogued under markings such as W01 and U14. Photograph every marking and quote those rather than the model name.