2025 Lexus GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 31, 2026 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GX years
Far more complaints than other years 4th of 24 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lexus GX. That ranks 4th out of 24 GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 2,435 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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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 2025 Lexus GX problems

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

Structure4 · ~2,435 mi
Engine2
Power Train2
Service Brakes2
Suspension2
Unknown or Other2
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility/wiper1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure431%2,435——
Engine215%———
Power Train215%———
Service Brakes215%———
Suspension215%———
Unknown or Other215%———
Tires18%———
Vehicle Speed Control18%———
Visibility/wiper18%———
Wheels18%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 8 complaints
2025: 5202552026: 820268

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Lexus GX recalls (2)

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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.

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.

There is a significant squeal when braking at low speed in both forward and reverse. I am unsure whether this is a safety issue or not, but there is evidence online that other owners are experiencing the same issue.

Service Brakes · received Jul 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754032

Sunroof tempered glass spontaneous explosion. Loud explosion startled me and my wife, good thing the sliding roof cover was closed otherwise small pieces of sharp glasses will hit us on our head, face and shoulders. Lexus of Oakland denied any product defect and blaming a foreign "magnetic" object…

Structure · received Jun 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11744639

My less than a year old Lexus GX550 was sitting in the driveway and the sunroof exploded. The car was not moving and it exploded outwards into a ton of pieces. The dealership claims that it is not a warrantable part. No foreign object hit the sunroof, even then it shouldn't shatter, only crack. It…

Unknown or Other · received May 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11737273

Car’s brake fluid leaked out of the brake lines into the master cylinder or brake booster resulting in significant loss of brake fluid to the system and a hazardous driving condition.

Service Brakes · received Apr 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11734018

The contact owns a 2025 Lexus GX 550. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood of the vehicle was fluttering up and down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,865.

Structure · received Apr 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11731451

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Lexus GX?

Owners most often report structure, engine, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Lexus GX?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.