2024 Lexus GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 6, 2026 · 20 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GX years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 24 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Lexus GX. That is the most of any GX model year in the database (24 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 25%), typically at around 8,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering 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 2024 Lexus GX problems

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

Electrical System5 · ~8,000 mi
Engine5
Unknown or Other5
Power Train3
Service Brakes3
Air Bags2
Structure2
Visibility/wiper2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System525%8,000——
Engine525%———
Unknown or Other525%———
Power Train315%———
Service Brakes315%———
Air Bags210%———
Structure210%———
Visibility/wiper210%———
Forward Collision Avoidance15%———
Steering15%———
Vehicle Speed Control15%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 12 complaints
2024: 1202412025: 122025122026: 720267

n = 20 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Lexus GX recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelMay 27, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V341000 · 81,893 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays" and in addition, for the subject Mirai vehicles, FMVSS 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."

Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as engine coolant temperature or electrical charge increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the combination meter software through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB06, 26LA06, 26TB10, and 26TA10.

Equipment:other:labelsMar 24, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanicalNov 6, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V767000 · 126,691 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.

Back over prevention:display functionOct 30, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

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.

See notes

Visibility/wiper · received Sep 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762494

On XXX I brought the vehicle to Tri-County and advised them that the vehicle was shifting roughly when coming to a complete stop or when slowing down to take a turn and beginning to accelerate. The dealership acknowledged the issue and advised that they were waiting for a software update. On XXX, I…

Engine · received Sep 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761827

The GX 550 has many people online complaining about the windshields cracking from the bottom for no reason. The crack is getting worse and close to line of sight. This is happening without something striking it.

Visibility/wiper · received Jun 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11742192

My engine failed as I was driving down the highway at high speed. I was thankfully able to move over lanes and park safely on side of the rode before it came to a complete stop. It never turned back on. Lexus had to send a tow truck to pick it up and has been @ Dealership in Lubbock tx since 3/9/26

Engine · received Jun 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11741768

On April 17, 2025, while driving a 2024 Lexus GX 550 Luxury Plus with a minor passenger in the vehicle, the vehicle locked up without warning as I was exiting the highway. The sudden lockup caused skid marks on the tires. The failure occurred at low speed only because I had just turned off the…

Service Brakes · received Apr 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11734533

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Lexus GX?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Lexus GX?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 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 2024 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.