2016 Lexus GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 12, 2024 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GX years
Not enough data 16th of 24 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus GX. That ranks 16th out of 24 GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus GX
Tactical Beige + Black Lexus GX 550 VJA252 Overtrail SUV. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Lexus GX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~53,537 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%———
Electrical System133%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%53,537——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 2 complaints
2021: 1202112024: 220242

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Lexus GX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lexus GX.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2016 Lexus GX460. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and attempting to make a right turn into the garage, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into the garage wall. The vehicle was towed to an Auto Body Shop by the Insurance…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 12, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11624740

The driver, passenger, and rear tailgate electronic locks have all failed in the last 6 months on the car. I'm constantly having to remind my kids and wife to lock the doors before they start driving. I'm particularly concerned about the rear cargo door. The lock is failed in the "locked" position…

Electrical System · received Mar 29, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11580117

My Older Son (30 Something) was with permission taking his Girlfriend Home in our 2016 Lexus GX460 Luxury, a Deer ran out in front of Vehicle causing them to go to the right hitting the end of Guardrail head on @ approximately 60 mph causing the vehicle to spin to the Left. They were injured ie a…

Air Bags · received Oct 8, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11436072

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus GX?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus GX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Lexus GX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GX model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.