Lexus GX Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Lexus GX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Good | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2024 | Good | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | 2 | — | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2022 | Excellent | — | 7 | — | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2021 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Lane Departure | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | Back Over Prevention | Full report → |
| 2019 | Good | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | 3 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — | Visibility/Wiper | Full report → |
| 2016 | Excellent | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2014 | Good | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2013 | Good | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | 2 | 17 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2010 | Caution | 3 | 29 | 2 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Seats | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | — | 13 | 8 | 4 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 2007 | Good | — | 25 | 3 | 2 | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2006 | Good | — | 20 | 1 | — | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 2005 | Good | — | 18 | 1 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2004Worst | Avoid | — | 64 | 6 | 11 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2003 | Caution | 2 | 32 | 3 | 4 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
24 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Lexus GX Problems
Based on 299 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Safety Recalls — Lexus GX (2022–2026)
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."
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Once the repair is available, repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated April 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.
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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 9, 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.
Showing 3 recalls from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lexus GX Reliability
What year GX has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Lexus GX had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 64 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2004 report for specific defects.
Is the Lexus GX reliable?
The Lexus GX has accumulated 299 owner-filed complaints and 27 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used GX.
What are the most common GX problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (48 reports), Structure (41 reports), Power Train (26 reports), Suspension (23 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my GX has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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