2018 Lexus GX460 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GX460 years
- Not enough data 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lexus GX460. That ranks 6th out of 12 GX460 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 270 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Lexus GX460 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 43% | 270 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 10 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 490 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | 185 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Lexus GX460 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
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.
I went to new country lexus dealer i complained three times they put a lot of mileage test driving it and kept over 24 hours and said there was nothing wrong with it. They still make the same noise in the suspension. I would like to tell people not to buy lexus is junk i've driven 2 cars from this…
Tl* the contact owned a 2018 lexus gx460. The contact stated while driving about 45 mph she fell asleep behind the wheel due to a medical condition and side swiped two parked vehicles. The contact stated that no air bags deployed. The police came to the scene and a report was taken. The contact…
There is a thud that occurs in the drive train when accelerating from a stop, or accelerating from a roll. The dealer said its normal, but it cannot be normal. It is a literal thud. I have heard this thud countless times over the last year since we bought the car. I have also read on many forums…
Vehicle often sits visibly lower on the left side during driving and at rest. Vehicle also often hisses from rear after turning off after driving. Dealer denies any problem, but states they have had several other complaints from other customers. Lexus states problem can only be diagnosed with full…
Car be good. Just need full gas 2 year.
Other Lexus GX460 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 GX460 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 GX460 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 GX460 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 GX460 | 9 | 3 |
| 2016 GX460 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 GX460 | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 GX460 | 7 | 3 |
| 2013 GX460 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 GX460 | 8 | 3 |
| 2011 GX460 | 26 | 3 |
| 2010 GX460 | 31 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus GX460?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Lexus GX460?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Lexus GX460 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GX460 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.