Is LG a Good Brand? Reviews, Recalls & Verdict (2026)

Generally good

Most owners of these LG monitors, TVs, and soundbars are satisfied, praising sharp picture, good sound, and easy setup. The 27GR83Q and 27GX704A sometimes arrive with pixel defects, and the C5 remote and software frustrate some. Budget monitor stands feel flimsy. These suit buyers wanting strong image or sound for the price who can tolerate occasional hardware or software quirks.

1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months.

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What owners like about LG

Sharp, vivid picture quality. Owners across monitors and the TV praise crisp detail, accurate color, and deep blacks straight out of the box.
Quick, simple setup. Most owners say setup takes only minutes, with monitors, the TV, and soundbars working correctly right after plugging in.
Smooth high refresh gaming. Gamers describe fast, fluid motion with no tearing or lag across the gaming monitors and the OLED TV.
Seamless pairing with LG TVs. Soundbar owners say sound and remote controls sync automatically with their LG TV with little extra configuration.

Common complaints about LG

Occasional pixel defects. A few owners of the high-end gaming monitors received stuck pixels, screen debris, or visible lines, while most report flawless panels.
Flimsy monitor stand. A few owners say the stand wobbles easily and needs replacing, though other owners find it steady enough.
Fiddly remote control. A few TV owners found the included remote awkward and preferred swapping in an older model.
Sluggish, intrusive TV software. A few owners describe the onscreen menu as slow and the built-in software as invasive.

Who LG suits

Suits buyers wanting high-quality picture or sound for the price, gamers wanting smooth high-refresh monitors, and LG TV owners wanting matched soundbars, as long as minor setup quirks are tolerable.

Not the best fit: Buyers wanting flawless pixels out of the box, deep bass without upgrading, simple remotes and software, or fast repair and refund support should look at other brands instead.

Summarized from 64 owner reviews of 8 popular products on Amazon, read 2026-10-25. Paraphrased, not quoted.

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LG recalls

2025
2025-02-06Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Ranges. Front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: The firm has received three reports of the lithium-ion batteries igniting, resulting in smoke and fire damage to walls and floors. About 500,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2023
2023-01-12LG 86-inch smart televisions and stands. The TV can become unstable while on the assembled stand, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children and… Incidents: LG Electronics has received 22 reports of TV stand instability, resulting in 12 reports of tip-overs. Units: About 52,000 (In addition, about 1,800 were sold in Canada and about 2,900 were sold in Mexico). Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice

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2022
2022-10-27LG Energy Solution "RESU 10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries. The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke. Incidents: The firm has received one report of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching fire, resulting in property damage. About 11,500 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2022-01-26Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems. The lithium-ion battery modules within the Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: None reported About 245 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2021
2021-08-04LG Chem "RESU10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries. The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke. Incidents: The firm has received five reports of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching on fire, resulting in property damage and one injury. Units: About 10,000 (In addition, 2017-2019 RESU 10H were previously recalled for a fire hazard on December 16, 2020.). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
2020
2020-12-16LG Chem "RESU 10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System. The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke. Incidents: The firm has received five reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. About 1,815 units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
2016
2016-12-16Portable Air Conditioners. The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire. Incidents: The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. Units: About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2013
2013-07-17Dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: Sears has received seven additional incident reports of shorting and fire associated with the dehumidifiers, including one incident with a severe burn to a… Units: About 795,000 (previously recalled in August 2012). Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
2012
2012-12-18Washing Machines. An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property… Incidents: LG has received at least 343 reports of washing machines vibrating excessively, of which at least 187 involved minor property damage. About 457,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2012-11-08Ranges and Ovens. Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being switched off and the temperature setting can increase unexpectedly during use, posing burn and… Incidents: LG has received 80 reports of incidents involving burners failing to turn off or the temperature setting increasing unexpectedly during use. About 161,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2012-08-21Gas Clothes Dryers. The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. Incidents: LG Electronics and Sears have received 141 consumer complaints about dryers continuing to heat after the drying cycle is complete. About 21,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2012-08-02Dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: The firm has received 107 reports of incidents, with more than $7 million in property damage and three reports of smoke inhalation injuries. About 795,000 units. Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
2011
2011-09-14Dehumidifiers. The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property. Incidents: The dehumidifiers were first recalled in December 2009 following eleven incidents, including four significant fires. About 98,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2010
2010-08-10Dehumidifiers. The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: LG has received four additional reports of fires involving the recalled dehumidifiers, including one that resulted in significant damage to a home. Units: About 98,000 (previously recalled in December 2009). Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
2009
2009-12-30Dehumidifiers. The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: LG has received 11 reports of property damage incidents involving arcing, heat, smoke, including four fires that spread to the building structure and involved… About 98,000 units. CPSC notice
2009-02-27Telephones, Cell Phones & Accessories. The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911. Incidents: The firm has received one report of a motorist in a disabled car who was able to dial 911, but the call was dropped because the network had difficulty… About 30,000 units. CPSC notice
2005
2005-06-29Refrigerators. A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. Incidents: LG Electronics has received 82 reports of incidents involving a condenser fan motor failure, due to a failed capacitor arcing and smoking. About 20,800 units. CPSC notice
2004
2004-12-05Wheelbarrows/Garden Carts. Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal. Incidents: LG Sourcing and Lowe's are aware of four incidents involving the metal rim assembly breaking during over-inflation of the tires. 196,788 units. CPSC notice
2001
2001-04-19Dehumidifiers. These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers. Incidents: LG Electronics has received seven reports of dehumidifiers overheating, including four reports of fire within the units, with smoke damage to surrounding… About 100,000 units. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming LG found in federal court records.

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LG customer service and warranty

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Store and service reviews

Newest positive and negative Trustpilot reviews, verbatim. They rate the brand's own store and service, not the products.

LG refrigerator owner here. I had one of the famous linear accelerator type of compressors in a side-by-side refrigerator that was only four years old and the compressor died. To add insult to injury I went through LG's Presidential troubleshooting process which was then followed by a request for documentation , photos, videos, receipts etc. I made a physical trip to Home Depot to obtain the…

1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-31

DO NOT TRUST LG APPLIANCES - Clever marketing ploys. You will not get what they promise, you will get charged up the wazoo and told by some Pakistani that what they charged you is fair. 7 years into a 10 year motor warranty it failed. $390 for LG to replace “Faulty” motor.

1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-30

Who makes LG

LG is a South Korean electronics company founded in 1947 and based in Seoul, selling TVs, appliances and computer accessories that Amazon owners rate highly. The CPSC lists 19 recalls, 1 in the last three years: electric ranges over fire risk.

Company: LG Group source
Country: South Korea source
Founded: 1947 source
Headquarters: Seoul source
Founders: Koo In-hwoi source
Made in (recalled products): China 7, South Korea 5, Korea 4, Mexico 3, Canada (home energy system) 1, South Korea (lithium-ion battery module) 1 (of 18 recalls listing a country)

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FAQ

What do owners like about LG?

Sharp, vivid picture quality: Owners across monitors and the TV praise crisp detail, accurate color, and deep blacks straight out of the box. Quick, simple setup: Most owners say setup takes only minutes, with monitors, the TV, and soundbars working correctly right after plugging in. Smooth high refresh gaming: Gamers describe fast, fluid motion with no tearing or lag across the gaming monitors and the OLED TV. Seamless pairing with LG TVs: Soundbar owners say sound and remote controls sync automatically with their LG TV with little extra configuration.

What are common complaints about LG?

Occasional pixel defects: A few owners of the high-end gaming monitors received stuck pixels, screen debris, or visible lines, while most report flawless panels. Flimsy monitor stand: A few owners say the stand wobbles easily and needs replacing, though other owners find it steady enough. Fiddly remote control: A few TV owners found the included remote awkward and preferred swapping in an older model. Sluggish, intrusive TV software: A few owners describe the onscreen menu as slow and the built-in software as invasive.

Is LG a good brand?

Generally good. 1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has LG had in the last 3 years?

1 recall in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Where is LG from?

LG is a company from South Korea, headquartered in Seoul.

Where is LG based?

Seoul.

When was LG founded?

1947.

Where are LG products made?

Recalled LG products listed by the CPSC were made in China 7, South Korea 5, Korea 4, Mexico 3, Canada (home energy system) 1, South Korea (lithium-ion battery module) 1 (of 18 recalls listing a country).

Has LG had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 19 recalls for LG. The most recent, on 2025-02-06: LG Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard.

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