Lexus GX460 Problems by Year
Lexus GX460 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical GX460 year: 2010, 2011. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 GX460: 31 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2011 GX460: 26 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2017 GX460: 9 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2020 GX460: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2022 GX460: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2016 GX460: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus GX460 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 39 | 6 | 1 |
| Suspension | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Power Train | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus GX460 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 GX460 | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2020 GX460 | 1 | 0 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2019 GX460 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 GX460 | 7 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2017 GX460 | 9 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2016 GX460 | 6 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 GX460 | 8 | 3 | — | Seats | |
| 2014 GX460 | 7 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2013 GX460 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2012 GX460 | 8 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2011 GX460 | 26 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 GX460 | 31 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus GX460 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (31), 2011 (26) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical GX460 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus GX460?
Air Bags, with 39 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus GX460 have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.