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Lexus GX460 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every GX460 from 2010 to 2022: 105 owner complaints and 28 recalls across 12 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (31), 2011 (26), 2017 (9). Best fuel economy: 17 mpg combined (2016).

Lexus GX460
Photo: Kevauto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags39
Suspension13
Brakes10
Speed control / throttle6
Transmission & drivetrain6
Other / unknown5
Engine5
Brakes (hydraulic)4

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201053117
201132617
20123817
20133017
20143717
20153817
20162617
20173916
20182716
20191016
20200116
20220216

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lexus GX460?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (31), 2011 (26), 2017 (9).

How many recalls has the Lexus GX460 had?

Across 2010–2022, NHTSA lists 28 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).